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DG52 GSU

2002 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GSU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,027 miles

Exhaust system corroding in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside outer bodysill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of bodysills

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,027 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroding in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside outer bodysill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of bodysills

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,563 miles

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

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

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

front offside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Fail 17 Aug 2012 59,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front offside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,136 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,531 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,563 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,257 miles

front brakes worn , exhaust system cororded , kerb damage to alloy rims ,

n/s/r tyre very badly cracked , nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,559 miles

Brake pipes are corroded/ Brake hoses are perished/ Nail in shoulder of near side front tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper is smearing/ Outer sills are covered in plastic trim/ Near side rear tyre is worn low and perished and cracked/ Both front tyres are worn low and unevanle on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,559 miles

Brake pipes are corroded/ Brake hoses are perished/ Nail in shoulder of near side front tyre

Rear wiper is smearing/ Outer sills are covered in plastic trim/ Near side rear tyre is worn low and perished and cracked/ Both front tyres are worn low and unevanle on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,683 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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DG52 GSU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG52 GSU, 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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What year was DG52 GSU registered?

DG52 GSU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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