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YR02 XEY

2002 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 XEY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2019 87,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL AT REAR (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,738 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/ near flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear / near flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 79,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,327 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,521 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,681 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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YR02 XEY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR02 XEY, 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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YR02 XEY is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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