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YR02 YCO

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,305 mi
Last recorded101,305 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YCO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc near side front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at sump

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 MAIN FROM FRONT SECTION BEFORE JOIN AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,694 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SPLIT AND BANDAGED INADEQUATLEY (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 MAIN FROM FRONT SECTION BEFORE JOIN AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,424 miles

Fuel tank straps corrodded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

OSF Wheel bearing slightly rough

OSR tyre cracked on sidewall

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Slight brake bind NSR

Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel tank straps corrodded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

OSF Wheel bearing slightly rough

OSR tyre cracked on sidewall

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Slight brake bind NSR

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,751 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,245 miles

EML

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,245 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,212 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,038 miles

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

nearside rear tyre small cuts/ perishing

offside rear tyre small cuts/ perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 77,162 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 76,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 73,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,860 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 YCO is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR02 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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