Hyundai Accent Si Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Accent Si car check
Is the Hyundai Accent Si reliable? We analysed 1,271 real MOT tests across 284 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Accent Si is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Accent Si.
Hyundai Accent Si Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Accent Si. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Accent Si MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Accent Si to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Accent Si Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Accent Si fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Accent Si Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Accent Si owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Accent Si MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Accent Si year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 70 | 77.1% | 35,612 | 50,578 | 62,352 |
| 2001 | 197 | 67.0% | 44,807 | 57,538 | 78,857 |
| 2000 | 582 | 68.4% | 47,700 | 61,860 | 77,672 |
| 1999 | 377 | 64.7% | 48,703 | 63,685 | 80,643 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Accent Si Last?
Based on 284 Hyundai Accent Si vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Accent Si Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Accent Si 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 Si
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.1% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
64.7% MOT pass rate from 377 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Accent Si is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.1% across 70 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.7% — 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 Si Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent Si THIS CAR | 67.5% | 1,271 | 61,266 mi | 27 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 |
| Suzuki Sfv 650 L0 | 87.5% | 2,487 | 13,393 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Accent Si trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Accent Si has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.5% across 1,271 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Accent Si are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (115 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (113), and position lamp(s) not working (69). 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 Si owner drives around 6,971 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 Si models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.