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YP52 AYL

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,403 mi
Last recorded59,403 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 AYL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 56,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides Anti Roll Bar Able To Slide (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,418 miles

ADVISE ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

ADISE EXHAUST CORRODED AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 52,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,980 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 26,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 21,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 21,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2011 18,380 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f steel brake pipe coroded from flexi hose to master cylinder

n/s/r steel brake pipe coroded from flexi hose to whhel cylinder

o/s/r steel brake pipe coroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder

o/s/r steel brake pipe coroded from flexi hoseto master cylinder

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,625 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 15,625 miles

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

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

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

handbrake little reserv e travel

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,133 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 9,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,657 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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YP52 AYL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP52 AYL, 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 YP52 AYL registered?

YP52 AYL is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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