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ST52 MTV

2002 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MTV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 87,520 miles

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

sump corroding and leaking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,520 miles

sump corroding and leaking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,184 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,569 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,721 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,160 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 MTV is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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