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DE51 BVC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,212 mi
Last recorded73,212 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 BVC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,168 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,463 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,463 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,796 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,098 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,919 miles

Handbrake efficiency minimum only.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,919 miles

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

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

Handbrake efficiency minimum only.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,144 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,304 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 34,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE51 BVC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE51 BVC, 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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DE51 BVC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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