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BF52 VNH

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,707 mi
Last recorded61,707 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VNH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 58,981 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,019 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush deteriorated and likely to become detached (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror glass slightly damaged but provides view to rear

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around top cover of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,107 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 55,107 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 52,347 miles

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Rear exhaust jonit back to centre corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,783 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and side wall damage 175 70r13

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and side wall damage 175 70r13

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,851 miles

0/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,444 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 VNH is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNH, 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 BF52 VNH registered?

BF52 VNH is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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