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 I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% 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.