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BU02 LFM

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LFM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,945 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,447 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 98,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork & bumpers

main beam telltale inop

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

chips in screen

Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,511 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

chips in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,468 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,217 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Fail 27 Jun 2009 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 79,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 79,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2007 68,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 68,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,495 miles

front number plate damaged

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 LFM is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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