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WV02 GBX

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 GBX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,234 miles

engine smokey

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine smokey

poor pattern near side head lamp

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,326 miles

rear sills corroded n/s cv boot pin holed

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear sills corroded n/s cv boot pin holed

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,478 miles

o/s front and rear tyre side wall perished

o/s rear stop lamp crack

Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

middle section exhaust corroded

o/s front and rear tyre side wall perished

o/s rear stop lamp crack

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,775 miles

Both front tyre side wall perished

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

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

centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 93,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyre side wall perished

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,247 miles

headlight lens scratched reducing visibilty but not seriously reduced

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,427 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight lens scratched reducing visibilty but not seriously reduced

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,427 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

headlight lens scratched reducing visibilty but not seriously reduced

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,525 miles

altenator belt noisey

both front cv boots cracking

engine smokey

o/s/r light unit damaged and has temp repair

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

altenator belt noisey

both front cv boots cracking

engine smokey

o/s/r light unit damaged and has temp repair

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 29,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WV02 GBX 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 52.2%.

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 WV02 GBX, 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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WV02 GBX is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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