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DE52 OHD

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OHD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 70,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp is inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 68,424 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 66,721 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 64,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 62,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,882 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 57,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,019 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine warning light flashes intermitently

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,626 miles

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

Oil leak cam cover gasket ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak cam cover gasket ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in rubber gromet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in rubber grommet (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight missfire from engine on idle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,621 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,738 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 13,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 4,511 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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DE52 OHD is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE52 OHD, 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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DE52 OHD is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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