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SK02 SSU

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,331 mi
Last recorded114,331 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 SSU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,750 miles

BATTERY INSECURE WITHIN TRAY

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS GREASE LEAKING FROM TOP ,BUT SECURE

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING THE SCREEN

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSECURE WITHIN TRAY

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS GREASE LEAKING FROM TOP ,BUT SECURE

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING THE SCREEN

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Missing But Still Secure

Fail 23 Dec 2010 84,846 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,383 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,791 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,791 miles

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

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

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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SK02 SSU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc 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 SK02 SSU, 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 SK02 SSU registered?

SK02 SSU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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