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BF52 VTC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VTC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2020 76,669 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to above dangerous defects (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive blue smoke on idle & fast idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front & rear registration plates deteriorating but not likely to be misread

Both front headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lenses-aim & pattern still visible.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside front to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipe to & from rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leaks & no oil recording on dipstick

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough in rotation-just passable at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively on inner tread pattern close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring retained satisfactorily to securing bracket

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged rubbing on tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,446 miles

Exhaust emitting white smoke on fast idle setting - permitted emission guidlines

Handbrake efficiency on roller brake test just inside of permitted guidelines for MOT excess travel on handbrake lever

Rear no plate delaminating

Slight play/movement in nearside & offside track rod end ball joints

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle by correct method (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emitting white smoke on fast idle setting-inside permitted emission guidelines

Handbrake efficiency on roller brake test just inside of permitted guidelines for MOT - excess travel on handbrake lever.

Oil leak

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play/movement in nearside & offside track rod end ball joints

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,182 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 54,182 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

eml warning light on

engine has missfire

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,162 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,637 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing down more to an edge, nearside = outer, offside = inner

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,637 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing down more to an edge, nearside = outer, offside = inner

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 30,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,930 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 8 Feb 2010 16,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,052 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all brake ferrules coroded slightly

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,249 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 VTC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF52 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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