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BF52 VNW

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2017 94,621 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front reare brake pipe crossion os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,202 miles

note car blue smok

Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing iner joints needs clips (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only exive travle in foot pedle (3.1.2)

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

note car blue smok

Fail 26 Feb 2015 82,201 miles

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

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,620 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,130 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise baby seat in rear

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,352 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,463 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,118 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,984 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,984 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,626 miles

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

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 VNW is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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