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ST52 NUC

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NUC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,426 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake or clutch pipe in engine bay underneath (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension general condition poor

Fail 22 Oct 2016 74,729 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake or clutch pipe in engine bay underneath (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension general condition poor

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,296 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,445 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,398 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,284 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,255 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,659 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 NUC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

ST52 NUC is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is ST52 NUC safe to buy?

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