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SN51 SWY

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,066 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,791 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 59,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,085 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 45,084 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f ball jiont leaking at rubber

o/s/f tyre splittig in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2011 41,406 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f ball jiont leaking at rubber

o/s/f tyre splittig in tread

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,387 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

exhaust corroded/corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre split/splitting in tread area and has nail in tread area

offside ball joint rubber gaitor leaking

offside front tyre split/splitting in tread area

oil filter leaking

oil sump corroded/corroding

some corrosion on brake hose ferrules

some corrosion on floor/chassis

some corrosion on rim of brake discs

some play/movement felt in nearside front droplink

some/slight corrosion on brake servo

Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

exhaust corroded/corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre split/splitting in tread area and has nail in tread area

offside ball joint rubber gaitor leaking

offside front tyre split/splitting in tread area

oil filter leaking

oil sump corroded/corroding

some corrosion on brake hose ferrules

some corrosion on floor/chassis

some corrosion on rim of brake discs

some play/movement felt in nearside front droplink

some/slight corrosion on brake servo

Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil filter leaking

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre split/splitting on outer shoulder area and has nail in tread area

offside ball joint gaitor leaking,possibly split/holed

offside front tyre split in tread area

some corrosion on brake hose ferrules

some corrosion on brake servo

some corrosion on floor/chassis

some corrosion on oil sump

some corrosion on rim of front brake discs

some play/movement felt in nearside front droplink

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 25,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 22,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,579 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SN51 SWY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 SWY, 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 SN51 SWY registered?

SN51 SWY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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