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AM52 DFZ

2002 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,030 mi
Last recorded171,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 171,030 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 May 2016 170,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 161,131 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 146,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,752 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 109,090 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,181 miles

Beam splitter fitted

Some squeal from rear brakes

all 4 tyres perrished, all 4 tyres worn, rear tyres close to minimum allowed

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Some squeal from rear brakes

all 4 tyres perrished, all 4 tyres worn, rear tyres close to minimum allowed

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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AM52 DFZ is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM52 DFZ, 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 AM52 DFZ registered?

AM52 DFZ is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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