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YY52 MDU

2002 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,195 mi
Last recorded71,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 MDU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 71,195 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,177 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,216 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,203 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 Front slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,947 miles

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

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

the nearside rear tyre has cracking on the outer sidewall,

Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

the nearside rear tyre has cracking on the outer sidewall,

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 23,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing dented

Fail 20 Oct 2009 23,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing dented

Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,676 miles

crack in headlamp cover O/S

front brake pads two thirds worn but still OK

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,000 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YY52 MDU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY52 MDU, 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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YY52 MDU is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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