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Hyundai Amica MX (Atoz facelift) (2004-2008) reliability

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Hyundai Amica MX (Atoz facelift) built around 2007: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Hyundai Amica MX (Atoz facelift) models 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 Amica MX (Atoz facelift) models 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 Amica MX (Atoz facelift) models built around 2007 involves the tyres.

No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2004-2008HatchbackPETROL

Based on 5,674 tests of Amica models registered 2004-2008.

About 1 in 12 Amica MX (Atoz facelift) MOTs (7.7%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2007 (18 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 2,485 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 10 Amica MX (Atoz facelift) MOTs (9.2%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2007 (18 years old).

Based on 2,485 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

MX (Atoz facelift) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
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%

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 19 years old.

How the Amica MX (Atoz facelift) compares

At each age below, see how the Amica MX (Atoz facelift) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 13,082 tests across 9 Hyundai models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHyundai average
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%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Amica MX (Atoz facelift).

  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 MX (Atoz facelift), 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 MX (Atoz facelift), 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 MX (Atoz facelift), 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 MX (Atoz facelift) 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.

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.

What has gone wrong on Amica MX (Atoz facelift) cars built around 2007

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 333 cars.

Structural systems

Emissions
32%
Suspension
31%
Bodywork
6%
Drivetrain
5%
Steering
1%

Wear items

Tyres
64%
Lighting
50%
Brakes
45%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 25% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Amica MX (Atoz facelift) cars have aged

How Amica MX (Atoz facelift) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%13141516171819Age at MOTBuilt around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (1,284 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 28.7% (1,218 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (1,188 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (1,018 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 28.6% (851 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (2,334 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.9% (2,112 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (1,967 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (1,700 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (1,499 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 28.5% (2,046 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (1,822 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (1,566 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (1,355 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (1,129 tests, 2025 data)2006
First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
How each part holds up as MX (Atoz facelift) cars age

How each part holds up as MX (Atoz facelift) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car17 years18 years19 years
Suspension27%31%42%
Brakes50%45%57%
Emissions37%32%43%
Tyres63%64%63%
Lighting63%50%55%
Drivetrain4%5%5%
Bodywork13%6%3%
SteeringNo figure1%3%
Corrosion29%25%17%

Based on petrol cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 112 to 333 cars at each age.

MX (Atoz facelift) variants compared
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Hyundai Amicas of this age

This list covers every Hyundai Amica built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the MX (Atoz facelift) on its own.

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 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Hyundai Amica MX (Atoz facelift) (2004-2008) 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.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 5,674 MOT tests on Hyundai Amicas first registered between 2004-2008. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.