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YM02 ARF

2002 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 ARF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,776 miles

engian smoking

Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engian smoking

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,202 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,766 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,885 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 59,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,517 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,141 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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YM02 ARF is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM02 ARF, 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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What year was YM02 ARF registered?

YM02 ARF is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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