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BU02 CUC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CUC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2012 86,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,130 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

both nearside + offside front tyres worn on inner edge.

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,130 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

both nearside + offside front tyres worn on inner edge.

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

blowing lot of gray smoke

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,990 miles

blowing lot of gray smoke

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine man light on dash

front reg plate damage

Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine man light on dash

front reg plate damage

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,554 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,554 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,106 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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BU02 CUC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BU02 CUC, 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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BU02 CUC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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