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AR02 HKP

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HKP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,849 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light centre brake lamp on boot spoiler (1.2.1e)

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,849 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light centre brake lamp on boot spoiler (1.2.1e)

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,864 miles

both rear brakes binding on slightly

centre rear lap belt inop

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake disks worn and lipped

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

centre rear lap belt inop

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake disks worn and lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves) and worn down to 2mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front wheel slight resistance when turned by hand indicates brake holding on

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (shallow grooves) and worn down to 2mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front wheel slight resistance when turned by hand indicates brake holding on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both nearside and offside front wheels hard to turn by hand indicating brakes holding on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,182 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both nearside and offside front wheels hard to turn by hand indicating brakes holding on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,554 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

chips in lower corner of screen

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,573 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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AR02 HKP is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR02 HKP, 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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AR02 HKP is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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