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BU02 VEV

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,622 mi
Last recorded184,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 184,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 176,472 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jun 2018 176,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2017 176,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 159,137 miles

engine management light illuminated during test

Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 145,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 129,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 129,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,955 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,242 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 106,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,431 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 VEV is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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