Hyundai Accent
From 2,956 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 155 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 155 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 152 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 140 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 132 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 130 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 109 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 105 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 98 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 88 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 83 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.6% of Accent failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
Hyundai Accent on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 455 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 455. At this rate, roughly 6.2 years until none remain. Now at 3.6% of its peak (79,529 in 2004 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,230 | 1,607 | +0 | -80 | -80 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,311 | 1,606 | +0 | -78 | -78 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,377 | 1,618 | +0 | -122 | -122 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,461 | 1,656 | +0 | -175 | -175 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,589 | 1,703 | +0 | -96 | -96 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,663 | 1,725 | +1 | -107 | -106 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,760 | 1,734 | +0 | -93 | -93 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,855 | 1,732 | +0 | -106 | -106 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Gsi | Petrol | 284 | 28% |
| Accent Atlantic | Petrol | 257 | 26% |
| Accent Atlantic Auto | Petrol | 149 | 15% |
| Accent Cdx | Petrol | 144 | 14% |
| Accent Cdx Auto | Petrol | 105 | 10% |
| Accent 1 | Petrol | 62 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 64% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2007 | 66.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2006 | 66% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 60.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
8 earlier years
| 2004 | 62% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 65.4% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2002 | 68% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2001 | 63.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2000 | 56.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 1999 | 63.9% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 1998 | 64.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1997 | 56.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Accents tested had between 55,478 and 89,819 miles on the clock.
At 72,677 median miles, the Accent has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Accent has a 63.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,956 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Accent?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Accent is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 155 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Hyundai Accents are on UK roads?
There are 1,230 Hyundai Accents currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,607 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Accent at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Accent is 72,677 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,478 and 89,819 miles.
Buying a used Accent?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 63.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.