2007 Hyundai Amica — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 14,768 MOT tests, the 2007 Hyundai Amica recorded a 76.2% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail 28.1% of the time, so this is 4.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests against 7.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and wipers — stop lamp alone was recorded 896 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.3% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 2,089 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.9% | 1,168 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 1,139 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.0% | 1,031 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 934 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 861 |
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 | 896 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 822 |
| 3 | Wipers | 760 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 633 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 560 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 533 |
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 | 28.7% | 4,237 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.4% | 4,191 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.4% | 3,156 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.7% | 1,873 |
| 5 | Other defects | 10.8% | 1,601 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 1,381 |
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 | 1,855 | 14.9% |
| 30-60k | 6,490 | 22.3% |
| 60-90k | 4,709 | 26.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,414 | 30.8% |
| 120-150k | 261 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,489 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 3,248 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 3,049 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 2,647 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 2,335 | 25.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Amica
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.9% 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.
- Suspension (7.7% 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.
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 2007 Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT?
76.2% of the 14,768 2007 Hyundai Amica MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Hyundai Amica?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by brakes (7.9%).
Does the 2007 Amica get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.9% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,768 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.