2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common faults

878 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 878 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
    59 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  8. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Brakes13.7%
  3. Suspension11.5%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Body & chassis8.2%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  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 gases8.5%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible6.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2008 Hyundai Amica?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2008 Hyundai Amica cars passed their MOT first time, across 878 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai Amica?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Hyundai Amica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).