CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN51 MLX

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 MLX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,595 miles

centre stop lamp inop

clutch fluid dirty

front c/v boots perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel very high

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r fuel lines corroded

o/s/f wishbone bush at rear showing signs of wear

slight weep from water pump area

Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,500 miles

exhaust system corroded

off side front rear whishbone bush starting to pull apart

center brake light inop

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

center brake light inop

exhaust system corroded

off side front rear whishbone bush starting to pull apart

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,546 miles

front & rear suspensions corroded

rear outer brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,545 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front & rear suspensions cporroded

rear outer brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished & tread low

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,589 miles

front & rear suspensions corroded

front tyre treads getting low

rear number plate smudged

rear outer brake pipes corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Jan 2011 52,589 miles

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

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

front & rear suspensions corroded

front tyre treads getting low

rear number plate smudged

rear outer brake pipes corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,203 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 39,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,385 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
Full Hyundai Accent reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN51 MLX is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN51 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN51 MLX?

You can check the full history of SN51 MLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN51 MLX registered?

SN51 MLX is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is SN51 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 MLX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN51 MLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN51 MLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.