At a Glance
The Hyundai Accent has 39 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the Mk2 (2000-2005) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 528K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Hyundai Accent common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Hyundai Accent generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Hyundai Accent MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai Accent vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 18.22% |
| 2 | Exhaust system fault | 6.53% |
| 3 | Driveshaft fault | 5.76% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 5.15% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim defect | 5.07% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.75% |
| 7 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.35% |
| 8 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.21% |
| 9 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.82% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.81% |
| 11 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.48% |
| 12 | Stop lamp not working | 3.30% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 3.08% |
| 14 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.40% |
| 15 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.33% |
| 16 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.29% |
| 17 | Tyre condition | 1.92% |
| 18 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.51% |
| 19 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.22% |
| 20 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.11% |
| 21 | Rear lamp not working | 0.95% |
| 22 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.82% |
| 23 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.77% |
| 24 | Fog lamp not working | 0.73% |
| 25 | ABS fault | 0.72% |
| 26 | Parking brake condition | 0.71% |
| 27 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.68% |
| 28 | Position lamp not working | 0.67% |
| 29 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.67% |
| 30 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.57% |
| 31 | Rear suspension fault | 0.55% |
| 32 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.51% |
| 33 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.48% |
| 34 | Headlamp fault | 0.45% |
| 35 | Chassis condition | 0.44% |
| 36 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.43% |
| 37 | Steering rack fault | 0.31% |
| 38 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.31% |
| 39 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.30% |
| 40 | Seat belt condition | 0.29% |
| 41 | Indicator fault | 0.25% |
| 42 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.25% |
| 43 | Brake pedal fault | 0.22% |
| 44 | Horn not working | 0.18% |
| 45 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.17% |
| 46 | Airbag warning light on | 0.14% |
| 47 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.14% |
| 48 | Brake fluid leak | 0.13% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.12% |
| 50 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.12% |
| 51 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.11% |
| 52 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.11% |
| 53 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 54 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.10% |
| 55 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.10% |
| 56 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.09% |
| 58 | Electrical switch fault | 0.09% |
| 59 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.09% |
| 60 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 61 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.08% |
| 62 | Body security fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 64 | CV joint worn | 0.05% |
| 65 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.05% |
| 66 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Suspension unit fault | 0.05% |
| 68 | Brake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Driver door fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Front suspension fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 72 | Engine oil leak | 0.04% |
| 73 | Power steering pump fault | 0.04% |
| 74 | Steering column fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 77 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 78 | Steering free play excessive | 0.04% |
| 79 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 82 | Steering arm worn | 0.03% |
| 83 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.03% |
| 88 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 91 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 93 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.02% |
| 94 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 96 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 98 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 99 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 101 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 102 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 103 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 106 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 107 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 108 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 110 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 114 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 118 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 120 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 121 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 124 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 126 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 127 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 128 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 130 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 131 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 133 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 145 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 148 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 153 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 154 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 156 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 160 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 165 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai Accent MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Hyundai Accent, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Accent problems?
Based on analysis of 528K Hyundai Accent MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 39 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake hydraulic component worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Hyundai Accent generation has the most problems?
The Hyundai Accent Mk2 (2000-2005) (2000–2005) has the highest number of identified common problems (50). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Hyundai Accent?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Hyundai Accent owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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