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ST52 MPY

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MPY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 104,181 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,058 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,955 miles

vehicle underside under-sealed

Fail 19 Mar 2020 90,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside under-sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,143 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various parts of floor and chassis starting to corrode

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,244 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various parts of floor and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,340 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine smokey (burning oil)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre perished

offside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine smokey (burning oil)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre perished

offside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,785 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,723 miles

n/s outer sill slightly corroded at rear

o/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

o/s outer sill slightly corroded at rear

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill slightly corroded at rear

o/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

o/s outer sill slightly corroded at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,307 miles

Advise:All metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,224 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

offside tail lamp lens cracked.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

offside tail lamp lens cracked.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,316 miles

o/s/f brake pads look low

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake pads look low

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,020 miles

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,043 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 MPY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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