2001 Hyundai Amica — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,856 MOT tests, the 2001 Hyundai Amica recorded a 70.2% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 28.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 12.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and joints — service brake performance alone was recorded 274 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 37.8% once past 120-150k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 41.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 549 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 366 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.7% | 335 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.1% | 261 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.0% | 201 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.9% | 197 |
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 | 274 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 270 |
| 3 | Joints | 214 |
| 4 | Wipers | 164 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 162 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 159 |
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 | 41.0% | 1,171 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.0% | 829 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.7% | 762 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.5% | 614 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.3% | 523 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 491 |
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 | 269 | 17.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,436 | 29.1% |
| 60-90k | 870 | 33.0% |
| 90-120k | 232 | 34.9% |
| 120-150k | 45 | 37.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 888 | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 670 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | 521 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 429 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 348 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Amica
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.8% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2001 Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 2,856 2001 Hyundai Amica MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Hyundai Amica?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by brakes (12.8%).
Does the 2001 Amica get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.1% in the 0-30k band to 37.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,856 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.