Hyundai Amica
From 7,849 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Amicas fare better: 2008 models pass at 66.8% vs 64.5% for 2006.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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 and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 290 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 290 |
| 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 | 261 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 238 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 223 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 217 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 209 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 209 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 184 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 170 |
| 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. | 166 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23% of Amica failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
Hyundai Amica on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 843 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 843. At this rate, roughly 6.9 years until none remain. Now at 25.3% of its peak (23,088 in 2008 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,438 | 1,414 | +0 | -204 | -204 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,668 | 1,388 | +0 | -180 | -180 |
| 2025 Q1 | 4,871 | 1,365 | +0 | -250 | -250 |
| 2024 Q4 | 5,119 | 1,367 | +0 | -209 | -209 |
| 2024 Q3 | 5,302 | 1,393 | +0 | -253 | -253 |
| 2024 Q2 | 5,545 | 1,403 | +0 | -198 | -198 |
| 2024 Q1 | 5,748 | 1,398 | +0 | -209 | -209 |
| 2023 Q4 | 5,943 | 1,412 | +1 | -200 | -199 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amica Cdx | Petrol | 1,250 | 28% |
| Amica Cdx Auto | Petrol | 1,194 | 27% |
| Amica Gsi | Diesel | 1,009 | 23% |
| Amica Atlantic | Petrol | 469 | 11% |
| Amica Si | Petrol | 232 | 5% |
| Amica Gsi Auto | Petrol | 195 | 4% |
| Amica Si Auto | Petrol | 89 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2007 | 66.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 64.5% | 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2002 | 59.8% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
2 earlier years
| 2001 | 63.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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. |
| 2000 | 61% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a wheel bearing excessively rough |
Typical mileage
Half of all Amicas tested had between 47,422 and 75,496 miles on the clock.
At 64,532 median miles, the Amica has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Amica has a 64.9% MOT pass rate based on 7,849 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Amica?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Amica is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 290 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Hyundai Amicas are on UK roads?
There are 4,438 Hyundai Amicas currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,414 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Amica at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Amica is 64,532 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,422 and 75,496 miles.
Buying a used Amica?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £113 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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