2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

1,792 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,792 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    104 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Brakes18.2%
  3. Suspension16.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Body & chassis11.3%
  6. Tyres10.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2006 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,792 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Amica?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).