2000 Hyundai Atoz — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 612 MOT tests, the 2000 Hyundai Atoz recorded a 69.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2000 Atoz comes out 3.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.6%) and suspension (15.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, headlamp aim and service brake performance — joints alone was recorded 52 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 25.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.8% once past 90-120k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 41.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 30.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 108 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.2% | 93 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.4% | 76 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.9% | 73 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.0% | 43 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.4% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 52 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 41 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 37 |
| 5 | Wipers | 36 |
| 6 | Wheel bearings | 35 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.0% | 251 |
| 2 | Brakes | 40.0% | 245 |
| 3 | Tyres | 33.0% | 202 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.2% | 136 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.5% | 107 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 17.5% | 107 |
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 | 36 | 25.0% |
| 30-60k | 263 | 28.9% |
| 60-90k | 209 | 31.1% |
| 90-120k | 87 | 36.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 186 | 30.6% |
| 2022 | 142 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 114 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 93 | 34.4% |
| 2025 | 77 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Atoz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.4% 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 2000 Hyundai Atozs pass their MOT?
69.4% of the 612 2000 Hyundai Atoz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Hyundai Atoz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.6% of tests, followed by suspension (15.2%).
Does the 2000 Atoz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 0-30k band to 36.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 612 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.