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BU02 OXK

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OXK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 151,232 miles

(advise) battery insecure

(advise) gearbox area has a major oil leak

(advise) no access to boot floor due to overfilled items in boot

(advise) offside front strut top mount has slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2019 151,173 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

(advise) battery insecure

(advise) gearbox area has a major oil leak

(advise) no access to boot floor due to overfilled items in boot

(advise) offside front strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn along its length (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 143,128 miles

Front BOTH front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear nearside brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside front (BOTH) too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at seatbelt mount/suspension mounting holed and corroded excessively (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front BOTH front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear nearside brake pipe has surface corrosion

engine management light on dash

parking brake light wont extinguish

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both mainline brake pipes to rear have surface corrosion

excessive oil leak from sump

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,010 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken front pipe emission test not possible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,847 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking badly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,915 miles

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

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)

both front tyres tread on 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,885 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,803 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,282 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 OXK is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OXK, 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 OXK is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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