2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

2,095 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,095 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    99 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    73 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.6%
  2. Brakes15.4%
  3. Suspension13.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Tyres9.5%
  7. Body & chassis8.2%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2007 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,095 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Hyundai Amica?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).