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DG52 SOC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 SOC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 87,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs pitted

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,445 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,451 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 65,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 64,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,694 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 SOC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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