2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

383 MOT tests in 2024. 50.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time50.6%
Failed or needed repairs49.4%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 383 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle5.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.2%
  2. Brakes27.9%
  3. Body & chassis24.0%
  4. Suspension15.9%
  5. Tyres13.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2002 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 50.6% of 2002 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 383 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Hyundai Amica?

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

Is the 2002 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).