2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 47.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time47.7%
Failed or needed repairs52.3%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.1%
  2. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated5.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.4%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Suspension26.3%
  4. Body & chassis13.0%
  5. Tyres10.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.5%

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 2000 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 47.7% of 2000 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Hyundai Amica?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; wheel bearings: rough when rotated; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).