Hyundai Accent MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.5% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Accent is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Reservoirs (26 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
    • 0.35% fail on Cabs
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.35% fail on Mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.71% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.71% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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