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BU02 KXB

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 KXB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded .

Pass 8 May 2014 77,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 77,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion around ns outer sill area

nsr tyre deteriorated (various cracks & splits within and around tread area)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,081 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,270 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 70,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,913 miles

o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2006 46,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,788 miles

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

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 KXB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU02 KXB, 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 KXB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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