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BU02 WLE

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,655 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 95,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working fender (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,461 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,769 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,766 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,964 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,566 miles

ns repeater lense missing

stickers in none swept area of screen

Fail 12 Nov 2020 52,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ns repeater lense missing

stickers in none swept area of screen

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,464 miles

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Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,089 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 26,089 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 225,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres have cracking in side walls due to the age of the tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,929 miles

all four tyres outer wall minor cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,514 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 18,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 16,236 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 13,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,355 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 11,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 7,506 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,506 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 WLE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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