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WJ02 GXM

2002 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,207 mi
Last recorded53,207 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 GXM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 53,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both brake back plates rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner back plates rusted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake back plates rusted

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 49,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,613 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,186 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 471,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,618 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,787 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 27,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,248 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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WJ02 GXM is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ02 GXM, 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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WJ02 GXM is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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