Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate
58.4% of 2,600 Hyundai Accent MOT tests pass.
The Accent passes 58.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Hyundai models (79.7%).
The Hyundai Accent passes 58.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 58.0% | 2,566 | 75,661 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Hyundai Accent
The most common reason the Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brakes — present in 67.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 67.1% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 62.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 23.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.6% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Inscription illegible |
Related Hyundai models
- Hyundai i20 SE Connect — 91.8% pass rate
- Hyundai Veloster — 69.0% pass rate
- Hyundai Kona SE Connect — 90.9% pass rate
- Hyundai Terracan — 67.8% pass rate
- Hyundai i20 Element — 92.2% pass rate
- Hyundai Iload — 69.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Accent?
- 58.4% of Hyundai Accent MOT tests pass, based on 2,600 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Hyundai Accent?
- The most common reason the Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brakes — present in 67.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
- Does this show the Hyundai Accent's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Hyundai service history guide for how to check and keep one.