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AE54 VCL

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,145 mi
Last recorded47,145 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VCL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,145 miles

Engine management light on at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,205 miles

Offside Rear Surface cracks on tyre.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Surface cracks on tyre.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

high level stop lamp innop

Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

high level stop lamp innop

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,966 miles

slight sign of oil leak

front discs lipped and corroded

high level stop light inop

rear reg starting to de laminate

EML on

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2013 36,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

front discs lipped and corroded

high level stop light inop

rear reg starting to de laminate

slight sign of oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,527 miles

air bag light on

both front wipers torn

c.v boots starting to perish

door light on

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

high level brake light inop

rear reg starting to de laminate

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,411 miles

EML on

front discs starting to lipp

n/s headlight bracket snapped

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,411 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

EML on

front discs starting to lipp

n/s headlight bracket snapped

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,792 miles

e.m.l on

exhaust system starting to corroed

frt discs lipped

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,218 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

frt discs starting to corroed

high level brake light inop

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,557 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 18,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s f tyre on 2mm

o/s f tyre on 2mm

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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AE54 VCL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 VCL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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