Hyundai Accent Siena Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Accent Siena car check
Is the Hyundai Accent Siena reliable? We analysed 491 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Accent Siena 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 registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Accent Siena.
Hyundai Accent Siena Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Accent Siena. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Accent Siena MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Accent Siena to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Accent Siena Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Accent Siena fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Accent Siena Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Accent Siena owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Accent Siena MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Accent Siena year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 481 | 63.0% | 55,472 | 70,327 | 85,008 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Accent Siena Last?
Based on 101 Hyundai Accent Siena vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Accent Siena Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Accent Siena 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 Siena
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
63.0% MOT pass rate from 481 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Accent Siena is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 63.0% across 481 tests.
How Does the Hyundai Accent Siena Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent Siena THIS CAR | 63.1% | 491 | 70,025 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 |
| Land Rover Freelande | 65.8% | 549 | 80,452 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Accent Siena trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Accent Siena has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.1% across 491 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Accent Siena are brake pipe excessively corroded (72 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (40), and registration plate lamp not working (29). 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 Siena owner drives around 7,070 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 Siena 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.