Verdict
The Hyundai Amica passes its MOT first time on 57.9% of tests, 6.4 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (64.3%). That puts it ahead of 21% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2007 Amica does best (beats 28% of cars) and the 2006 worst (beats 26%).
Better than average on steering, seat belts & airbags.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 60.6% | Beats 27% | D |
| 1.0 Petrol | 49.7% | Beats 11% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Brake lights 1.9× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Tyre tread depth 2.2× typical
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Engine warning light 2.4× typical
The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy. - Exhaust system 2.0× typical
Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath. - Windscreen wipers 1.6× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Tyre damage & cracking 1.5× typical
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake lights | 6.7% | 3.5% | 1.9× |
| Sidelights | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.6× |
| Windscreen wipers | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.6× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.5× |
| Tyre tread depth | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2× |
| Headlight aim | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1.0× |
| Exhaust system | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.0× |
| Engine warning light | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.4× |
| Brake performance | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.7× |
| Exhaust emissions (catalyst) | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 58.5 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 48.3 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 45.2 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 41.9 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41.6 |
| Exhaust system leaking or insecure | 35.2 |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | 34.5 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 27.3 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2008 Hyundai Amica1 engine61.3% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 61.3% | Beats 28% | D |
2007 Hyundai Amica1 engine61.5% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 61.5% | Beats 28% | D |
2006 Hyundai Amica1 engine59.1% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 59.1% | Beats 26% | D |
2002 Hyundai Amica1 engine52.7% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 52.7% | Beats 17% | E |
2001 Hyundai Amica1 engine50.1% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 50.1% | Beats 11% | E |
2000 Hyundai Amica1 engine45.5% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 45.5% | Beats 6% | E |
FAQ
What is the Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate?
57.9% of MOT tests on the Hyundai Amica were passed first time, based on 70,109 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2000–2008. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 64.3% of the time.
Is the Hyundai Amica reliable?
On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 21% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Hyundai Amica year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2007 Amica does best for its age and mileage: it beats 28% of cars on UK roads. The 2006 does worst: it beats 26%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Amica?
The most common failure items are brake lights, sidelights, windscreen wipers. Compared with similar cars, brake lights comes up 1.9× as often.