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SP51 MKC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MKC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 112,537 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,360 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,743 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,023 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
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SP51 MKC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SP51 MKC, 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 SP51 MKC registered?

SP51 MKC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is SP51 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 MKC shows 9 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.

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