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YC02 GUD

2002 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 GUD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,765 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,979 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,814 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 18,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YC02 GUD is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC02 GUD, 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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YC02 GUD is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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