2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

225 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.6%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes37.8%
  2. Lights & electrics27.1%
  3. Suspension20.4%
  4. Body & chassis19.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  7. Tyres2.7%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%

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 2002 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2002 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 225 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).