MOT reliability

Hyundai Accent gl

Q: Is the Hyundai Accent gl reliable?

Across 43 Hyundai Accent gl vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

43 vehicles · 220 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 43 Hyundai Accent gl vehicles and 220 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai Accent gl has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,233 miles.

Vehicles

220

MOT tests

7,495

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Hyundai Accent gl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Hyundai Accent gl MOT tests:

Other107%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Steering5%
Brakes3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Hyundai Accent gl pass rate by age

How the Hyundai Accent gl's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	3	67%
8	17	76%
9	37	59%
10	44	68%
11	52	62%
12	36	64%
13	14	64%
14	13	62%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (43)

Most common Hyundai Accent gl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai Accent gl MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (8 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (7 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (6 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) (5 times)
Oil leak (5 times)

Hyundai Accent gl pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	2	5	60%	55,587
1998	12	63	67%	90,701
1997	9	49	65%	93,963
1996	10	52	63%	98,050
1995	8	43	60%	97,099
1994	2	8	75%	81,737

Hyundai Accent gl reliability FAQ

Across 43 Hyundai Accent gl vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Hyundai Accent gl MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Hyundai Accent gl in our data has covered around 92,233 miles.

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