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BF52 TPY

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,712 mi
Last recorded138,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TPY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 138,712 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2013 135,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 135,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 131,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 131,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,582 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s front tyres worn on inner edge tread getting down

Fail 17 Aug 2011 126,582 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

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

o/s front tyres worn on inner edge tread getting down

Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,490 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake calipier pins slightly seized

sump rusted oil leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2010 120,490 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake calipier pins slightly seized

sump rusted oil leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,623 miles

engine oil leak

Battery insecure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 115,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Battery insecure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,071 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 85,071 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,301 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 TPY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF52 TPY, 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 TPY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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