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DG52 SXJ

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 SXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,533 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,861 miles

oil leak (cam box lid)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,128 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both outer cv boots worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 76,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front anti roll bar d-bushes slightly worn

enigine management light on

exhaust corroded around joint between middle and rear

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 26 May 2012 73,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front anti roll bar d-bushes slightly worn

enigine management light on

exhaust corroded around joint between middle and rear

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 May 2011 70,798 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

small amounts of blue smoke exiting exhaust.

Fail 24 May 2011 70,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

small amounts of blue smoke exiting exhaust.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,328 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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

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

em light on

front discs corroded and slightly pitted on inner face

n/s screen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,105 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 15 Feb 2007 44,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,215 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 SXJ is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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