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WU52 XLJ

2002 Hyundai Accent

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,977 mi
Last recorded91,977 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,977 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

front bumper cross member damaged.

slight damage to front number plate.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check aims.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,977 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

front bumper cross member damaged.

slight damage to front number plate.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check aims.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,509 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f. outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 83,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f. outer c.v. boot starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,885 miles

1 x n/s/f. washer jet not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,885 miles

1 x n/s/f. washer jet not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,635 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,635 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewall.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,340 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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WU52 XLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WU52 XLJ, 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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WU52 XLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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