Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate and common failures

In 2025, 55.9% of Hyundai Amica MOT tests were a first-time pass, across 4,921 tests in Great Britain. For all cars it was 71.5%.

Compared with cars of the same age

Older cars fail more often, so a model that’s mostly a few years old will look better than one that’s mostly 12. These figures compare like with like.

At 3–5 years

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Too few tests at this age to say.

At 6–10 years

–

Too few tests at this age to say.

At 11 years and over

55.9%

All cars: 61.3% (5.4 points worse). 4,921 tests.

Pass rate by age

40% 50% 60% 70% 16 17 18 19 20+ Age at test (years) Age 16: 62.9% passed first time (202 tests) Age 17: 59.2% passed first time (1,540 tests) Age 18: 56.2% passed first time (1,737 tests) Age 19: 53.2% passed first time (645 tests) Age 20+: 49.2% passed first time (797 tests) 40% 50% 60% 70% 16 17 18 19 20+ Age at test (years) Age 16: 62.9% passed first time (202 tests) Age 17: 59.2% passed first time (1,540 tests) Age 18: 56.2% passed first time (1,737 tests) Age 19: 53.2% passed first time (645 tests) Age 20+: 49.2% passed first time (797 tests)
This model All cars
Figures by age, with typical mileage
Age (years)TestsFirst-time passAll carsTypical mileage
1620262.9%57.5%58,750 miles
171,54059.2%57.2%58,750 miles
181,73756.2%57.0%58,750 miles
1964553.2%57.2%61,250 miles
20+79749.2%61.4%56,250 miles

Typical mileage is the median reading at the test, to the nearest 2,500 miles.

What fails most often

The share of Hyundai Amica MOT tests that failed on at least one item in each area, against all cars. A test can fail on several areas at once.

AreaAmicaAll cars
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.3%16.6%
Suspension19.8%13.7%
Brakes18.2%10.2%
Tyres12.9%8.4%
Body, chassis, structure12.9%4.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.8%4.0%
Visibility9.8%5.2%
Steering2.0%2.5%

Most common reasons for failing

  1. Position lamp: not working failed 7.3% of tests · what this means
  2. Stop lamp: not working failed 6.9% of tests · what this means
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively failed 5.8% of tests · what this means
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength failed 5.6% of tests
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm failed 4.6% of tests
  6. Condition: has ply or cords exposed failed 4.1% of tests
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction failed 3.9% of tests · what this means
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases failed 3.4% of tests · what this means
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt failed 3.0% of tests
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded failed 2.8% of tests · what this means

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data for 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Our own analysis; not produced or endorsed by DVSA.