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YR02 YEB

2002 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YEB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 55,408 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,300 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,096 miles

mid to rear exhaust coroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mid to rear exhaust coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mid section corroded

n/s/r door damaged/no sharp edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mid section corroded

n/s/r door damaged/no sharp edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,269 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,269 miles

Centre Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,927 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,927 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,404 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 23,443 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,284 miles

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2008 17,284 miles

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,617 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 YEB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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