2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 47.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.4%
Failed or needed repairs52.6%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system5.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated4.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.3%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes61.2%
  2. Lights & electrics37.9%
  3. Body & chassis17.2%
  4. Suspension16.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.2%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible14.7%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2001 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 47.4% of 2001 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).