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WJ52 VCN

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,957 mi
Last recorded63,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VCN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,957 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 Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

battery insecure

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,834 miles

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

handbrake long

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,997 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,291 miles

front number plate faded

hand brake long

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,271 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,240 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 VCN is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ52 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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