2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

119 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system2.5%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Suspension19.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.4%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Steering6.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2003 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 119 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).