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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Amica. Check any Amica by registration number below.

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64.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-23.3%

vs Hyundai Avg

8

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Hyundai Amica — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Amica has an average MOT pass rate of 64.4%, which is 23.3 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This suggests the Amica can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Amica fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Amica for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Hyundai Amica, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Amica performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 2,198 vehicles

70.8%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2007

Based on 5,177 vehicles

67.5%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

28.2%

2006

Based on 4,551 vehicles

65.3%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2003

Based on 47 vehicles

57.4%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

15.4%

Retest Rate

50.0%

2002

Based on 1,044 vehicles

61.3%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

34.2%

2001

Based on 882 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2000

Based on 701 vehicles

57.1%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

32.6%

0

Based on 8,692 vehicles

73.4%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Amica

The most common reasons a Hyundai Amica fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.9%
2

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

3.9%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.6%
4

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.4%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
Hyundai Amica Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

7.3%

Front Nearside

6.7%

Rear Nearside

3.6%

Other Hyundai Models

Compare MOT reliability across Hyundai models.

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67.7% pass rate

Hyundai Kona Os

95.5% pass rate

Hyundai Ix20

95.8% pass rate

Hyundai Ix 20 Jc

93.0% pass rate

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Mhev

94.2% pass rate

Hyundai Santa Fe

68.1% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Amica

Hyundai Amica — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Amica MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Amica?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Amica is 64.4% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Amica?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Amica are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.9%), Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. (3.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai Amica reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 64.4%, the Hyundai Amica is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Amica?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Amica?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Amica: 60,601 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Amica to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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