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YR02 YJA

2002 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,086 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,534 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,534 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,996 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,254 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 42,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,704 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 YJA is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc 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 YR02 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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