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YJ51 KWN

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,744 mi
Last recorded37,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 KWN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 37,744 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,916 miles

nearside rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,727 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,953 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,953 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking not exposing any cords

Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,818 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking not exposing any cords

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 23,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 20,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,432 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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YJ51 KWN is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ51 KWN, 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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YJ51 KWN is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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