2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 46.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.1%
Failed or needed repairs53.9%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.1%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  9. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced4.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension31.5%
  3. Body & chassis26.7%
  4. Brakes23.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Tyres7.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened15.2%

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 2004 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 46.1% of 2004 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).