2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

323 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 323 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle8.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle5.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.5%
  2. Brakes29.1%
  3. Body & chassis19.2%
  4. Suspension10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2001 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 323 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Hyundai Amica?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).