2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 52.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.4%
Failed or needed repairs47.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating2.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Brakes33.8%
  3. Suspension26.0%
  4. Tyres10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  6. Body & chassis3.9%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 52.4% of 2006 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).