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BF52 TNE

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,858 mi
Last recorded130,858 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TNE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 130,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 129,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 114,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,279 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leak

n/s/r numberplate lamp dim

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,427 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,513 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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BF52 TNE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF52 TNE, 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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BF52 TNE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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