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ST52 LFR

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LFR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,913 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,882 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread + wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread + wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

fuel breather pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,088 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

fuel breather pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,021 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,834 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,181 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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ST52 LFR is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST52 LFR, 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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ST52 LFR is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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