Hyundai Accent MOT Results

Registered in 2005
55.1% pass rate
from 488 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Accent is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.82% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Pedal
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.20% fail on Other braking system component
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.41% fail on Other body component
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Window
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension rod
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.82% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates

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