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Hyundai Amica reliability by build year

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At a glance

Hyundai Amica built around 2007: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Hyundai Amicas built around 2007 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Hyundai Amicas built around 2007 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 8% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai Amicas built around 2007 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai Amica's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Amica's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

M

MX (Atoz facelift) (2004-2008)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROL

31.6% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 2,485 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai Amica.

See every build year for the Hyundai Amica

By age

Hyundai Amica fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai Amica ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
15230.3%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,90730.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,48531.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,13032.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
19537.4%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
43834.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
35536.1%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
15336.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Hyundai Amicas

These issues come from 18-year-old Hyundai Amicas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.2%
    Advisory: 680Fail: 99 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    17.7%
    Advisory: 537Fail: 113 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    15.8%
    Advisory: 574Fail: 41 (7% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    14.6%
    Advisory: 313Fail: 81 (21% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    11.2%
    Advisory: 381Fail: 63 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,485 MOT tests on 18-year-old Hyundai Amicas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Hyundai Amicas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension30%
  2. Brakes + Tyres28%
  3. Suspension + Tyres26%
  4. Lighting + Tyres22%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,419 MOT tests on Hyundai Amica cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Hyundai Amica.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Hyundai Amica name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Subaru Impreza

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.8%
    Dangerous
    3.7%

    Lower fail rate: 22.4%, against 31.6% for the Hyundai Amica, both built around 2007.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,018 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 27.7%, against 31.6% for the Hyundai Amica, both built around 2007.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,859 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Smart ForTwo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.4%

    Lower fail rate: 27.9%, against 31.6% for the Hyundai Amica, both built around 2007.

    1,501 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai Amica on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    26,628 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Hyundai Amica across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 2,485 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai Amica ever sold: 6,815 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 2,485 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.