Hyundai Accent statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,067 −22.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,621 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 55.1% Cars of the same ages 60.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 677 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2004 79,525 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,807 miles a year

How many Hyundai Accents are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,067 Hyundai Accents licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,621 declared off the road (SORN). That is 98.7% fewer than the peak of 79,525 in 2004.

Hyundai Accent MOT reliability

In 2025, 55.1% of Hyundai Accent MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Hyundai Accents tested pass 60.0% of the time, so the Hyundai Accent does worse than average for its age, by 4.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 53.0%.

Hyundai Accent MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT, appearing on 46.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 11.3% of Hyundai Accent tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Hyundai Accent MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Hyundai Accent failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 14.9% of 610 failed tests. 75.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Hyundai Accent engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,177 Hyundai Accents licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 76.1% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 12.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has fallen from 20.3% in 2014 to 11.9%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Hyundai Accent fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Hyundai Accent from 2000, when the data begins, to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 32.5 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 132 to 205 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Accent”, “Accent 2003MY Facelift”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Hyundai Accent safety recalls

DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Hyundai Accent since 1992, the first in 1998. The most recent was launched on 5 June 2013.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Hyundai Accent. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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