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ST52 LHA

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,340 miles

Emissions require attention

Engine is burning oil

Nearside front tyre is at the wear limit

Nearside head light beam image requires attention

Offside tyre tread is low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 89,536 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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions require attention

Engine is burning oil

Nearside front tyre is at the wear limit

Nearside head light beam image requires attention

Offside tyre tread is low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside head light beam image requires attention

both front tyre treads are low

engine is burning oil

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,073 miles

both front tyre treads are low

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has a temporary repair and is heavliy corroded

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 66,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads are low

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has a temporary repair and is heavliy corroded

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,470 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,220 miles

all brake pipes greased

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,014 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 LHA 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 58.8%.

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 ST52 LHA, 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 ST52 LHA registered?

ST52 LHA is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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