Hyundai Accent Alaska Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Accent Alaska car check
Is the Hyundai Accent Alaska reliable? We analysed 475 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Accent Alaska is below 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 Alaska.
Hyundai Accent Alaska Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Accent Alaska. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Accent Alaska MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Accent Alaska to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Accent Alaska Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Accent Alaska fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Accent Alaska Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Accent Alaska owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Accent Alaska MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Accent Alaska year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 189 | 60.8% | 60,889 | 74,927 | 89,932 |
| 1998 | 278 | 65.8% | 58,517 | 67,616 | 87,692 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Accent Alaska Last?
Based on 101 Hyundai Accent Alaska vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Accent Alaska Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Accent Alaska 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 Alaska
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
65.8% MOT pass rate from 278 tests
60.8% MOT pass rate from 189 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Accent Alaska is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 65.8% across 278 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.8% — 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 Alaska Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent Alaska THIS CAR | 63.8% | 475 | 70,396 mi | 28 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 |
| Fiat Fiorino 16V Tecnico M-jet II | 79% | 903 | 38,879 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Accent Alaska trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Accent Alaska has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.8% across 475 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Accent Alaska are brake pipe excessively corroded (60 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (54), and position lamp(s) not working (21). 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 Alaska owner drives around 7,089 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 Alaska models stay on UK roads for around 28 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.