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Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common problems

59.9% of Hyundai Accents passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,705 first tests): 53.0% at the first attempt and 6.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 13% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 113.4 (95% CI 107.7–119.1; 100 = normal).

Hyundai Accent at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate59.9%incl. 6.9% fixed at the test centre20241705
Passed at the first attempt53.0%all first tests20241705
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 107.7–119.1)113.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 592 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241705
Biggest excess: Brakes36.3per 10023.4 same-age2019–202419778
Dangerous defects18.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202419778
Advisory items212.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202419778
strip · Hyundai Accent · MOT Risk Index · 113.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Hyundai Accent. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 592 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 537 and 645 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Hyundai Accent index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank592of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241705
Best rank within its 95% interval537rankother models held where they are20241705
Worst rank within its 95% interval645rankother models held where they are20241705

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 123.3 to 113.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Hyundai Accent MOT, and how often?

Hyundai Accent MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 40.6 per 100 tests, against 37.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 19,778).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 40.6 vs 37.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment40.6per 10037.72019–20248025
Brakes36.3per 10023.42019–20247174
Body, chassis, structure25.6per 10014.52019–20245058
Suspension24.9per 10031.02019–20244917
Visibility14.6per 10012.52019–20242894
Tyres10.9per 10010.02019–20242161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,778 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai Accent's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Hyundai Accent advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 38.3% of the time.

funnel · Hyundai Accent · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 38.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 38.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment38.3% next failmedian model2019–2024703
Body, chassis, structure30.3% next failmedian model2019–20241143
Suspension23% next failmedian model2019–20243257
Brakes22.2% next failmedian model2019–20244935
Tyres12% next failmedian model2019–20243526
Noise, emissions and leaks9.8% next failmedian model2019–20241644
Identification of the vehicle5.7% next failmedian model2019–20241182
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024795

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Hyundai Accent got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Hyundai Accent MOTs flag brakes most: 68.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 19,778).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Brakes · 68.3 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes68.3per 10034.72019–202413510
Suspension47.2per 10026.22019–20249327
Tyres41.9per 10039.72019–20248291
Noise, emissions and leaks14per 1005.22019–20242761
Body, chassis, structure11.7per 1004.62019–20242305
Identification of the vehicle10.3per 1002.52019–20242033

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,778 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Hyundai Accent?

For Hyundai Accents aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 32.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,349).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 145 cars) · 8.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 145 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024145
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 145 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 145 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024145
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 145 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 161 cars)20.5% next fail2019–2024161
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 161 cars)14.3% next fail2019–2024161
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 161 cars)13.0% next fail2019–2024161
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 161 cars)9.9% next fail2019–2024161
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 161 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024161
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)26.7% next fail2019–2024187
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)19.8% next fail2019–2024187
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)19.3% next fail2019–2024187
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024187
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024187
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024187
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024187
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024187
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 187 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024187
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–2024897
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–2024897
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–2024897
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024897
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–2024897
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–2024897
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024897
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–2024897
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024897
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory24.2% next fail2019–20241143
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.4% next fail2019–20241143
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–20241143
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–20241143
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–20241143
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20241143
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20241143
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20241143
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20241143
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241143
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail30.2% next fail2019–20241415
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–20241415
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.0% next fail2019–20241415
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–20241415
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20241415
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20241415
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20241415
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20241415
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20241415
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.0% next fail2019–20241663
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.2% next fail2019–20241663
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–20241663
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20241663
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20241663
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20241663
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241663
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241663
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241663
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241663
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.6% next fail2019–20242367
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.1% next fail2019–20242367
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–20242367
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.1% next fail2019–20242367
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20242367
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20242367
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20242367
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242367
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242367
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242367
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32.1% next fail2019–20243349
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.2% next fail2019–20243349
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.0% next fail2019–20243349
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20243349
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20243349
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20243349
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20243349
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20243349
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20243349
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20243349
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243349
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–2024600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–2024600
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–2024600
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–2024600
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–2024600
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024600
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024600
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024600
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1% next fail2019–2024600
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory22.7% next fail2019–2024896
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory21.2% next fail2019–2024896
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.7% next fail2019–2024896
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.3% next fail2019–2024896
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–2024896
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–2024896
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–2024896
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–2024896
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–2024896
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024896
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail28.2% next fail2019–20241149
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail25.1% next fail2019–20241149
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail23.8% next fail2019–20241149
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail23.7% next fail2019–20241149
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–20241149
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20241149
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–20241149
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241149
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20241149
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20241149

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Hyundai Accent get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Hyundai Accent gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 18.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 116.2 major and 34.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Hyundai Accent · Dangerous defects · 18.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 18.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects18.8per 10011.22019–202419778

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,778 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai Accent still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Hyundai Accent go from 38.9% at age 16 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%) to 48.9% at age 19 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 42.9–54.9%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 42.9–54.9%) (2024, n = 1,705).

line · Hyundai Accent · Age 16 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%) · 38.9 vs 43.1 · 2024
Age 16 (rough esti: 38.9. Age 19 (rough esti: 48.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%)38.9% failed first time43.12024108
Age 17 (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 36.0–49.2%)42.4% failed first time43.12024212
Age 18 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 40.8–54.4%)47.5% failed first time43.92024204
Age 19 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 42.9–54.9%)48.9% failed first time43.52024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Hyundai Accent compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 5 of 10 ages shown, Hyundai Accents fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 19, where they fail more often: 51.5% against 47.7% (2024, n = 1,976).

line · Hyundai Accent · Age 11 · 37 vs 38.6 · 2024
Age 11: 37. Age 20: 50.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137% fail38.62024227
Age 1241.1% fail41.32024603
Age 1343.7% fail43.320241007
Age 1443.0% fail45.020241716
Age 1548.4% fail46.320242070
Age 1647.0% fail47.320242154
Age 1747.7% fail47.820242501
Age 1849.0% fail48.020242281
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1951.5% fail47.720241976
Age 2050.6% fail47.420241481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Accent years should I avoid?

Hyundai Accent build years range from index 88.0 to 100.6 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,705).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 960 tests, 95% interval 84.6–101.1) · 92.9 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 960 tests, 95% interval 84.6–101.1)92.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024960
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 2,020 tests, 95% interval 89.9–101.5)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242020
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 1,432 tests, 95% interval 93.4–107.8)100.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241432
Build year 2004 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,954 tests, 95% interval 87.9–99.9)93.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241954
Build year 2005 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,937 tests, 95% interval 87.3–97.1)92.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242937
Build year 2006 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,967 tests, 95% interval 87.0–99.2)93.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241967
Build year 2007 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,845 tests, 95% interval 83.4–96.0)89.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241845
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 693 tests, 95% interval 77.6–98.3)88index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024693

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Hyundai Accent MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Hyundai Accent MOT: about £166 (up to about £315 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,705).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Hyundai Accent · Expected repair bill · 165.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill165.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1705
Estimated range lower165.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1705
Estimated range upper315.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1705
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)56.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1705
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)54.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1705
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)44.8GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1705
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai Accent more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Hyundai Accent and 3 as often or more. The Hyundai Accent has an MOT Risk Index of 113.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,705).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Hyundai Accent (this model) · 113.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Accent (this model)113.4index100 = normal20241705
Hyundai Veloster115.2index113.420242540
Hyundai Matrix112.9index113.420243471
Mazda 323111.1index113.420241334
Rover 45106.8index113.420242003
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross109index113.420242605
Chevrolet Lacetti120.4index113.420242064
DS DS7115.9index113.420243562
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SEAT Tarraco102.3index113.420241663

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai Accent normally do?

Hyundai Accent: Age 16 median (rough estimate) is 76060 miles (2024).

line · Hyundai Accent · Age 16 median (rough estimate) · 76060 vs baseline · 2024
Age 16 median (rou: 76060. Age 19 P75 (rough : 88524. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 median (rough estimate)76060miles2024108
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)56869miles2024108
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)100928miles2024108
Age 17 median (rough estimate)78583miles2024212
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)58940miles2024212
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)101872miles2024212
Age 18 median (rough estimate)79517miles2024204
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)61689miles2024204
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)99352miles2024204
Age 19 median (rough estimate)69515miles2024262
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)50575miles2024262
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)88524miles2024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Hyundai Accent MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 33.3% of Hyundai Accents with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 69.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 239). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Hyundai Accent · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 26.9–40.4%) · 33.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 26.9–40.4%)33.3% failed first time2024183
Age 15+, 40-70k miles41.9% failed first time2024558
Age 15+, 70-100k miles50.9% failed first time2024517
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 50.3–63%)56.8% failed first time2024229
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 56.7–80.1%)69.6% failed first time202456

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai Accent last?

16.9% of Hyundai Accents tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 3,348).

line · Hyundai Accent · 100,000 miles · 16.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 16.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles16.9% of tested cars20243348
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 1.3–1.6%)1.4% of tested cars2024287
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai Accent driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Hyundai Accent index is 118.6, against 108.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,705).

slope · Hyundai Accent · Age and mileage adjusted index · 118.6 vs 108.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 108.9 vs 118.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index118.6index108.92019–20241705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Accent fuel fails its MOT less?

All Hyundai Accents tested were petrol: 46.9% failed first time (2024, n = 1,685).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Petrol · 46.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol46.9% fail first timeother fuels20241685

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Accent engine is best?

No Hyundai Accent engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,705).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 99.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre99.7index vs model norm100 = model average202416928
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 2,410 tests, 95% interval 97.1–105.5)101.3index vs model norm100 = model average20242410
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 96.2–121.1)108.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Hyundai Accent fail its MOT most?

Hyundai Accent fails first-time MOTs most in Preston (PR): 63.4% against 47.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 131).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 54.8–71.1%) · 63.4 vs 47.0 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 54.8–71.1%)63.4% fail first time47.02024131
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 54.1–70.9%)62.9% fail first time47.02024124
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 54.4–70.6%)62.9% fail first time47.02024132
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 26.0–41.1%)33.1% fail first time47.02024145
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 27.0–42.4%)34.3% fail first time47.02024143
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 27.3–43.2%)34.8% fail first time47.02024135
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 52.5–70.9%)62.1% fail first time47.02024103
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 51.8–70.0%)61.3% fail first time47.02024106
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 51.9–65.8%)59.0% fail first time47.02024188
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 48.1–65.3%)56.9% fail first time47.02024123
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 50.6–61.7%)56.3% fail first time47.02024304
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 47.6–64.5%)56.3% fail first time47.02024128
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 49.2–62.5%)56.0% fail first time47.02024209
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 50.7–59.9%)55.4% fail first time47.02024448
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 48.5–61.9%)55.3% fail first time47.02024208
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 45.3–62.5%)54.0% fail first time47.02024124
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 43.5–61.8%)52.7% fail first time47.02024110
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 43.5–61.6%)52.6% fail first time47.02024114
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 46.8–57.1%)52.0% fail first time47.02024354
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 42.9–60.3%)51.6% fail first time47.02024122
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 45.2–57.7%)51.5% fail first time47.02024241
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 42.8–59.3%)51.1% fail first time47.02024137
London E (E) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 43.5–58.3%)50.9% fail first time47.02024171
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 42.5–58.9%)50.7% fail first time47.02024140
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 42.9–58.3%)50.6% fail first time47.02024158
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 41.5–59.3%)50.4% fail first time47.02024117
York (YO) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 41.7–59.1%)50.4% fail first time47.02024123
Portsmouth (PO)50.4% fail first time47.02024969
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 465 tests, 95% interval 45.8–54.8%)50.3% fail first time47.02024465
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%)50% fail first time47.02024206
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 41.8–58.2%)50% fail first time47.02024140
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 42.0–56.4%)49.2% fail first time47.02024183
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 40.8–57.1%)48.9% fail first time47.02024139
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 41.4–55.9%)48.6% fail first time47.02024179
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 42.1–54.4%)48.2% fail first time47.02024251
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 43.4–53.0%)48.2% fail first time47.02024415
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 41.9–54.2%)48% fail first time47.02024250
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 40.3–55.5%)47.9% fail first time47.02024163
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 41.2–54.3%)47.7% fail first time47.02024218
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 40.6–54.7%)47.6% fail first time47.02024187
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 41.2–53.8%)47.5% fail first time47.02024238
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 41.4–53.4%)47.3% fail first time47.02024262
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 41.1–53.6%)47.3% fail first time47.02024241
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 39.6–54.9%)47.2% fail first time47.02024159
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 41.2–53.2%)47.1% fail first time47.02024261
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 41.1–53.2%)47.1% fail first time47.02024257
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 40.1–53.9%)47.0% fail first time47.02024198
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 40.8–53.0%)46.8% fail first time47.02024252
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 41.6–52.0%)46.7% fail first time47.02024353
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 38.3–54.3%)46.2% fail first time47.02024145
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 39.8–51.5%)45.6% fail first time47.02024272
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 39.8–51.4%)45.5% fail first time47.02024281
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 39.8–51.1%)45.4% fail first time47.02024295
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 340 tests, 95% interval 39.8–50.3%)45% fail first time47.02024340
Birmingham (B)44.8% fail first time47.02024834
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 38.6–50.4%)44.4% fail first time47.02024268
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 37.8–50.9%)44.2% fail first time47.02024217
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 36.7–51.8%)44.1% fail first time47.02024161
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.6%)43.7% fail first time47.02024407
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 38.5–48.5%)43.5% fail first time47.02024375
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 36.1–50.6%)43.2% fail first time47.02024176
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 35.1–51.4%)43.1% fail first time47.02024137
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 34.9–50.9%)42.7% fail first time47.02024143
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 33.1–51.5%)42.1% fail first time47.02024107
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 35.4–48.8%)42.0% fail first time47.02024205
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 36.9–46.3%)41.5% fail first time47.02024419
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 32.7–50.7%)41.4% fail first time47.02024111
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 31.7–50.1%)40.6% fail first time47.02024106
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 34.3–47.1%)40.5% fail first time47.02024222
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 31.8–49.5%)40.4% fail first time47.02024114
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 34.7–44.5%)39.5% fail first time47.02024377
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 31.2–46.3%)38.5% fail first time47.02024156
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 32.4–44.9%)38.4% fail first time47.02024229
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 32.1–44.1%)37.9% fail first time47.02024248
London N (N) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 31.0–44.1%)37.3% fail first time47.02024209
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 31.2–43.3%)37.0% fail first time47.02024243
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 30.4–41.1%)35.5% fail first time47.02024304
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 27.8–43.4%)35.2% fail first time47.02024142

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Hyundai Accent rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Hyundai Accent MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.6 times the national rate: 1.24% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,555).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Hyundai Accent · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.6 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.6ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1555

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Hyundai Accent ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 35.6% of Hyundai Accents tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Hyundai Accent · Likely compliant · 35.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant35.6% estimate20241705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Hyundai Accent?

Of failed Hyundai Accent MOTs, 33.0% were retested the same day and a further 62.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 6,414).

bar · Hyundai Accent · Same-day retest · 33.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest33.0%failed initial tests2019–20246414
Retest within 10 days62.9%failed initial tests2019–20246414
Clean MOT streak17.6%observed chains2019–20243312
Repeat advisory48.8%observed chains2019–20243312
Decreasing odometer1.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244355

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Hyundai Accent?

Hyundai Accents aged 11 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 34.8% of tests, against 54.7% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,533).

bullet · Hyundai Accent · Low-use first-time failure · 34.8 vs 54.7 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 34.8 vs 54.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure34.8%54.72019–20241533
Low-use gap-19.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241533

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Hyundai Accent fails, does it fail again?

47.2% of Hyundai Accents that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 38.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,581). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 43.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Hyundai Accent · Repeat after fail · 47.2 vs 38.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 47.2 vs 38.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail47.2%38.92019–20241581

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Accent faults come together?

On Hyundai Accents, identification of the vehicle and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 3.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 47).

Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.4)3.3liftexpected joint rate202447
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202482
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024221
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202488
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3liftexpected joint rate2024679
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024124
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202449
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024107
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024135
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024192
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024545
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024267
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.3)2.4liftexpected joint rate202437
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202483
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024471
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024275
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024123
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate2024677
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024221
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202479
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024600
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024392
Brakes + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241204
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024540
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024801
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024261
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024334
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024216
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024294
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241086
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.3)2liftexpected joint rate2024158
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.4)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024101
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20241490
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202477
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.9liftexpected joint rate20241571
Brakes + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024757
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024684
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20241044
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate2024507
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.8liftexpected joint rate20241110
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20241499
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.1)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024136
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024687
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Hyundai Accent had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns matched to the Hyundai Accent; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched2campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1705

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Hyundai Accent cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Hyundai Accents tested at age 16, about 39 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 49 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%)38.9% fail first time2024108
Age 17 (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 36.0–49.2%)42.5% fail first time2024212
Age 18 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 40.8–54.4%)47.5% fail first time2024204
Age 19 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 42.9–54.9%)48.9% fail first time2024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Hyundai Accent fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 61.9% of Hyundai Accents failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,802 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Hyundai Accent also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Hyundai Accent · Netherlands · 61.9 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 61.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands61.9% failed50.82024 by country1802

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Hyundai Accent MOT matter?

Hyundai Accents fail first time most in January (49.7%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in March (44.9%) (2024, n = 1,705).

line · Hyundai Accent · January · 49.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 49.7. December: 46.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Accent: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January49.7% fail first time31.120242054
February48.7% fail first time30.020241882
March44.9% fail first time28.320242023
April47.2% fail first time29.820241072
May47.1% fail first time28.820241230
June47.1% fail first time28.120241364
July47.0% fail first time29.320241591
August45.2% fail first time29.220241833
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September45.8% fail first time28.220242008
October47.7% fail first time30.320241946
November48.3% fail first time30.620241699
December46.9% fail first time29.320241076

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Hyundai Accent? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,705 initial Hyundai Accent tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,705 initial Hyundai Accent tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,705 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Hyundai Accent MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/hyundai-accent/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Hyundai Accent MOT: quick answers

What is the Hyundai Accent first-time MOT pass rate?

53.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,705 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,705 primary tests: 46.98% failed first time and 59.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 113.4 is shown separately.