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SJ51 KHU

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KHU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,057 miles

STRONG ADVISE: clutch slipping

both rear outer body sills corroded and soft

engine has slight oil leaks

rear exhaust flange joint corroded and deteriorated

rear nearside anti roll bar inner D bush worn

rear nearside wheel arch corroded

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,334 miles

both rear outer sills soft

engine oil level below minimum (topped up) and slight oil leaks at filter housing area

rear nearside anti roll bar inner bush worn

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 15 Jan 2013 48,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

STRONG ADVISE : both rear metal brake pipes corroded from flexi hoses

both rear outer sills soft

engine oil level below minimum (topped up) and slight oil leaks at filter housing area

rear nearside anti roll bar inner bush worn

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn and slight movement

front exhaust bracket bolt missing

rear brakes noisey on application

slight engine oil leaks and level low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight drag on n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,471 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 44,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,750 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 40,750 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,275 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 28,256 miles

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

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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SJ51 KHU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ51 KHU, 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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SJ51 KHU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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