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ST02 NZH

2002 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 NZH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,173 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,549 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,339 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 54,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,664 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,351 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 44,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,687 miles

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

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

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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ST02 NZH is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 ST02 NZH, 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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ST02 NZH is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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