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BT51 FRO

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FRO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,955 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

check engine light is on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,546 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 89,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,304 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,011 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills holed at rear not effecting structre

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills holed at rear not effecting structre

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Fail 7 Jan 2012 76,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

battery strap is poor

Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,236 miles

battery strap is poor

Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,949 miles

corrosion to sills at rear

gearbox weeping oil

nearside wiper poor

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,767 miles

both front tyres on approx 2mm

nearside front subframe/suspension bolt bent

Fail 18 Jun 2008 66,888 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air horn fitted

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,888 miles

air horn fitted

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,829 miles

hydraulics noisey

rear number plate poor

rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,220 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 28 Jun 2006 51,220 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel is poor

offside handbrake effort low

rear number plate is poor

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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BT51 FRO is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT51 FRO, 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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BT51 FRO is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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