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YM02 APY

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 APY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,240 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,289 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill and w/arch

Offside corrosion to sill outer

Fail 13 Nov 2023 79,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill and w/arch

Offside corrosion to sill outer

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,930 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,887 miles

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,360 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,403 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,856 miles

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

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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YM02 APY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM02 APY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM02 APY registered?

YM02 APY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YM02 APY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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