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AF02 HCL

2002 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HCL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2013 90,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,012 miles

abs pulsing at low speeds

Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs pulsing at low speeds

Pass 6 May 2010 67,489 miles

exhaust joint sealed with paste not sure how long it will last

Fail 5 May 2010 67,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 62,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 62,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 55,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,673 miles

offside rear tyre near to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,744 miles

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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AF02 HCL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF02 HCL, 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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What year was AF02 HCL registered?

AF02 HCL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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