2006 Hyundai Amica — MOT failures & pass rate
13,018 MOT tests on the 2006 Hyundai Amica are in this dataset, and 74.4% of them passed. Against city cars of a similar age (28.8% fail rate), the 2006 Amica comes out 3.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.6% of all tests — 4.7 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and component mounting prescribed areas — stop lamp alone was recorded 766 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.4% versus 16.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 1,768 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.9% | 1,153 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.5% | 1,108 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.7% | 1,002 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.9% | 903 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 883 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 766 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 677 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 628 |
| 4 | Wipers | 619 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 548 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 545 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.3% | 3,808 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.9% | 3,630 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.0% | 2,733 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.7% | 1,912 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.3% | 1,597 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 1,288 |
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 | 1,475 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 5,364 | 23.7% |
| 60-90k | 4,449 | 28.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,430 | 31.8% |
| 120-150k | 263 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 34.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,182 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 2,933 | 25.1% |
| 2023 | 2,648 | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 2,303 | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 1,952 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Amica
On a 2006 Amica, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.9% 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 (8.5% 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 2006 Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT?
74.4% of the 13,018 2006 Hyundai Amica MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Hyundai Amica?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by suspension (8.9%).
Does the 2006 Amica get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.2% in the 0-30k band to 34.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,018 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.