Hyundai Accent MOT Results

Registered in 2006

52.5% pass rate

from 343 tests in 2021

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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Accent is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp
- 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Horn
- 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.58% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
16% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.87% fail on Plate brake tester (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.58% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
  - 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.3% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.29% fail on Brake drums
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.87% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.29% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
15% fail on Suspension
- 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.4% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.87% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.58% fail on Linkage
  - 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 2.6% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.58% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.29% fail on Springs
  - 0.29% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.29% fail on Coil spring
- 0.29% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.29% fail on Ball joint
- 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
8.2% fail on Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.58% fail on View to rear
  - 0.58% fail on Mirrors
- 0.29% fail on Bonnet
- 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.29% fail on Windscreen
7.0% fail on Tyres
- 5.2% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 0.58% fail on Size/type
5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.3% fail on Transmission
  - 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.0% fail on Joints
  - 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.29% fail on Joints
- 1.2% fail on Doors
  - 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.58% fail on Door condition
  - 0.29% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.29% fail on Door condition
  - 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.29% fail on Door condition
- 0.87% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.58% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.29% fail on Tank
  - 0.29% fail on Pipe
- 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.29% fail on Chassis
  - 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.29% fail on Bumpers
- 0.29% fail on Body
  - 0.29% fail on Body condition
- 0.29% fail on Seats
  - 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.29% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition
4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.58% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.29% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.8% fail on Steering
- 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.29% fail on Locking devices
- 0.87% fail on Power steering
  - 0.87% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.7% fail on Registration plates
0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.87% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.87% fail on Condition