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AO02 GYC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GYC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,118 miles

ECU light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 70,096 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ECU light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,809 miles

ECU Light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 61,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,616 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,422 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO02 GYC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO02 GYC, 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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AO02 GYC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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