2007 Hyundai Accent — MOT failures & pass rate
1,614 MOT tests on the 2007 Hyundai Accent are in this dataset, and 75.1% of them passed. Against superminis of a similar age (27.7% fail rate), the 2007 Accent comes out 2.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.7% of all tests — 5.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 108 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.5% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 269 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 182 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.5% | 170 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.2% | 117 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.0% | 80 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 45 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 108 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 104 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 91 |
| 4 | Wipers | 89 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 85 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 76 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.3% | 666 |
| 2 | Tyres | 33.8% | 546 |
| 3 | Suspension | 33.1% | 534 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 22.3% | 360 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.9% | 241 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 157 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 40 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 405 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 570 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 398 | 28.6% |
| 120-150k | 147 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 54 | 31.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 407 | 23.1% |
| 2022 | 373 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 309 | 24.9% |
| 2024 | 278 | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 247 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Accent
On a 2007 Accent, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Hyundai Accents pass their MOT?
75.1% of the 1,614 2007 Hyundai Accent MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Hyundai Accent?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by brakes (11.3%).
Does the 2007 Accent get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 31.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,614 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.