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Hyundai Accent reliability by build year

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We've only got 301 MOT tests for Hyundai Accents built around 2007 (18 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Hyundai Accent built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Hyundai Accents built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Hyundai Accent by number plate

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Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai Accent's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Accent's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

L

LC (2nd gen) (1999-2005)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

33.3% fail rate, built around 2005 (20 years old)

Likely between 27.7% and 39.4%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 246 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai Accent.

See every build year for the Hyundai Accent

By age

Hyundai Accent fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai Accent ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
19432.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
30132.9%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
21328.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
24633.3%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
14036.4%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
19232.3%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
20134.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
9233.7%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
20933.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Hyundai Accents

These issues come from 18-year-old Hyundai Accents, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    26.6%
    Advisory: 83Fail: 31 (27% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.6%
    Advisory: 76Fail: 7 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.6%
    Advisory: 72Fail: 9 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    14.6%
    Advisory: 62Fail: 1 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    14.3%
    Advisory: 45Fail: 5 (10% of the times it was found)

Based on 301 MOT tests on 18-year-old Hyundai Accents, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Hyundai Accents notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension41%
  2. Lighting + Suspension33%
  3. Brakes + Lighting29%
  4. Lighting + Tyres27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 209 MOT tests on Hyundai Accent cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Hyundai Accent.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both Hyundai Accent recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Brake lights may malfunction
  • Fracture of front suspension coil spring

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    6.8%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai Accent on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    8,824 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Peugeot 207

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.4%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai Accent on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    14,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    36.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    12.3%
    Dangerous
    8.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai Accent on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,321 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Nissan Note

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.6%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai Accent on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    13,785 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Hyundai Accent across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 301 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai Accent ever sold: 1,788 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 301 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.