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WR02 VAK

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 VAK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,441 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre also close to legal limit ()

Fail 6 May 2026 83,438 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre also close to legal limit ()

Pass 14 May 2025 77,767 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,809 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 71,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front discs worn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements 17 % 0 lock low effort n/s

Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned wrong wattage (4.2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements 17 % 0 lock low effort n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2021 49,508 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

slight travel on service brake pedal

Fail 29 Apr 2021 49,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 42,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

parking brake only just meets requirements 17%

slight corrosion to exhaust system front to rear

Pass 24 May 2018 38,560 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges (175/70/13)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 38,560 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres bald on edges (175/70/13)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 27,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 27,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 27,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Inner Shoulder.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,579 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 25,098 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 24,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,545 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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WR02 VAK is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WR02 VAK, 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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WR02 VAK is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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