2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Hyundai Accent MOT pass rate and common faults

260 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 260 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Body & chassis21.9%
  3. Suspension20.0%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Tyres11.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure22.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.9%

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 2005 Hyundai Accent?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2005 Hyundai Accent cars passed their MOT first time, across 260 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Accent?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).