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Hyundai Accent

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,341 cc

Y262 KCWMOT history

Y262 KCW is a blue petrol Hyundai Accent first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,475 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Accent
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,341 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 KCW was last recorded at 105,475 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2014: 74,045 miles, lower than 670,414 miles on 17 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,475 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,475 miles
  • 2025 – 103,698 miles
  • 2024 – 102,633 miles
  • 2023 – 98,846 miles
  • 2022 – 97,228 miles
  • 2020 – 96,337 miles
  • 2019 – 87,510 miles
  • 2018 – 83,194 miles
  • 2017 – 80,763 miles
  • 2016 – 79,555 miles
  • 2014 – 74,045 miles
  • 2013 – 670,414 miles
  • 2012 – 58,239 miles
  • 2011 – 48,673 miles
  • 2010 – 39,014 miles
  • 2009 – 37,665 miles
  • 2008 – 36,192 miles
  • 2007 – 33,875 miles
  • 2006 – 29,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    618856453589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail105,475 miles (+1,777)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    863311529695
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Balljoint insecure within suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,698 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,698 miles
    Test number
    997851507885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,686 miles (+1,053)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,686 miles
    Test number
    716381309493
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,633 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    494268470099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome underbody corrosion

  6. Fail102,626 miles (+3,780)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,626 miles
    Test number
    660000647458
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome underbody corrosion

  7. Pass98,846 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    188941210132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,840 miles (+3)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,840 miles
    Test number
    343317598344
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,837 miles (+1,609)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    265735912688
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,228 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,228 miles
    Test number
    231372714529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,227 miles (+890)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,227 miles
    Test number
    899936749648
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,337 miles (+8,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    782033588642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and outer rear wings have corrosion but not holed

  13. Pass87,510 miles (+4,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    630323780231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills starting too corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches starting to corrode

  14. Pass83,194 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,194 miles
    Test number
    574135351293
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail83,193 miles (+2,430)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    417408038869
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass80,763 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    198208827777
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  17. Fail80,762 miles (+1,207)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    163057914936
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  18. Pass79,555 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    373626830095
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded

  19. Fail79,552 miles (+5,507)12 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    862089276952
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryClutch rubber missing
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded

  20. Pass74,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    428826794194
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail74,045 miles (-596,369)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    368181394137
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail670,414 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    670,414 miles
    Test number
    115068793165
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass670,414 miles (+612,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    670,414 miles
    Test number
    366708793166
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass58,239 miles (+9,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    958750202226
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass48,673 miles (+9,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    736063201217
    • NoteO/s rear body stiffener corroded

  26. Pass39,014 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    533268000256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,665 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,665 miles
    Test number
    604401909272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,192 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    622405008247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,875 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    971172507201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    224543106269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y262 KCW

Does Y262 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y262 KCW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y262 KCW?
The MOT on Y262 KCW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y262 KCW done?
Y262 KCW was recorded at 105,475 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
Has Y262 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 KCW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y262 KCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y262 KCW find?
Y262 KCW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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