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SA02 RXR

2002 Hyundai Accent Gsi

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent Gsi53,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 RXR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gsi
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,578 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside front inner door handle broken, repaired with string and door does open from inside

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s drivers door inner handle broken but can be opened

Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s drivers door inner handle broken but can be opened

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,139 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/front brake disc has slight judder

Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front brake disc has slight judder

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,945 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,107 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,923 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,298 miles

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

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)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 34,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 25,781 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gsi?

Based on 1,196 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,219
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
position lamp(s) not working 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
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SA02 RXR is a 2002 Hyundai Accent Gsi in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Accent Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 53,211 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 Gsi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA02 RXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA02 RXR is a 2002 Hyundai Accent Gsi, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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