2000 Hyundai Amica — MOT failures & pass rate
2,484 MOT tests on the 2000 Hyundai Amica are in this dataset, and 66.3% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail 28.1% of the time, so this is 5.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.6% of all tests — 4.3 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and joints — service brake performance alone was recorded 256 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 41.7% once past 120-150k — 2.2× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 39.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.0% in 2021 to 31.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 486 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.3% | 379 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.4% | 358 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.8% | 318 |
| 5 | Tyres | 8.8% | 219 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.4% | 160 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 256 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 222 |
| 3 | Joints | 199 |
| 4 | Wheel bearings | 186 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 160 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 155 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 39.6% | 985 |
| 2 | Suspension | 38.0% | 945 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.0% | 745 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.1% | 523 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.4% | 506 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 19.7% | 488 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 167 | 19.2% |
| 30-60k | 900 | 31.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,003 | 37.0% |
| 90-120k | 340 | 36.8% |
| 120-150k | 48 | 41.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 786 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | 595 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | 472 | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 355 | 31.0% |
| 2025 | 276 | 31.5% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Amica
On a 2000 Amica, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (14.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT?
66.3% of the 2,484 2000 Hyundai Amica MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Hyundai Amica?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by suspension (15.3%).
Does the 2000 Amica get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 0-30k band to 41.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,484 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.