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BU02 KZB

2002 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 KZB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,533 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front tyres scrubing

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front tyres scrubing

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,631 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,614 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2009 75,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,435 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 25,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,880 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 KZB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU02 KZB, 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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What year was BU02 KZB registered?

BU02 KZB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 KZB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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