Hyundai Accent
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 3,481 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
3,481
Best Year
2009 (77%)
Years Covered
14
About the Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent has been tested 3,481 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (1996 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 64%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI ACCENTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 70,183 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 52,527 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Accent is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Accent by Year
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