2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

212 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes29.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.9%
  3. Suspension18.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2007 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2007 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 212 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Hyundai Accent?

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

Is the 2007 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).