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SG02 YKX

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,713 mi
Last recorded119,713 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 YKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2014 113,108 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 113,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 105,601 miles

passengers side rear brake starting to bind

Fail 23 May 2013 105,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passengers side rear brake starting to bind

Pass 29 May 2012 99,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 99,330 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

fuel tank shows signs of leaking

nearside outer door handle missing

Fail 27 May 2011 91,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

fuel tank shows signs of leaking

nearside outer door handle missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 67,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake has litte reserve travel left.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,596 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,595 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2007 49,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2007 49,340 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2006 38,926 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG02 YKX is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG02 YKX, 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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SG02 YKX is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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