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WJ52 KGA

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,737 mi
Last recorded98,737 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KGA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,737 miles

Engine emits blue smoke on acceleration.

Noise from offside rear brake area.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,726 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Engine emits blue smoke on acceleration.

Noise from offside rear brake area.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,093 miles

Engine oil level low

Fail 2 Aug 2013 86,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,961 miles

front cv boots cracking

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 255,526 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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WJ52 KGA is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 KGA, 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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WJ52 KGA is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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