Hyundai Accent 1 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Accent 1 car check
Is the Hyundai Accent 1 reliable? We analysed 1,073 real MOT tests across 269 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Accent 1 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Accent 1.
Hyundai Accent 1 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Accent 1. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Accent 1 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Accent 1 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Accent 1 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Accent 1 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Accent 1 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Accent 1 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Accent 1 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Accent 1 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 156 | 72.4% | 35,522 | 50,340 | 63,051 |
| 2001 | 309 | 64.4% | 44,684 | 61,341 | 88,280 |
| 2000 | 517 | 66.5% | 48,140 | 63,451 | 80,617 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Accent 1 Last?
Based on 269 Hyundai Accent 1 vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Accent 1 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Accent 1 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Accent 1
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.4% MOT pass rate from 156 tests
64.4% MOT pass rate from 309 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Accent 1 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.4% across 156 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai Accent 1 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent 1 THIS CAR | 66.7% | 1,073 | 61,992 mi | 26 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-line TDI Auto | 92.7% | 549 | 59,110 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Accent 1 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Accent 1 has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.7% across 1,073 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Accent 1 are brake pipe excessively corroded (119 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (78), and position lamp(s) not working (63). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai Accent 1 owner drives around 7,225 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai Accent 1 models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.