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WJ52 KGE

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,911 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,953 miles

Both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front 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 marking within zone A of the screen, however this does not impair the drivers view

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,317 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 30,317 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 28,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,575 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 26,575 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,198 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,147 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 KGE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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