MOT failure data · 2025
Hyundai Amica MOT problems
Across every Hyundai Amica that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, on 5.23% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 20.77%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Hyundai Amica MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 5.23% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.32% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.12% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.95% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.82% |
| 6 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.76% |
| 7 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 3.09% |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.85% |
| 9 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.74% |
| 10 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 2.55% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Hyundai Amica, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Hyundai Amica buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Hyundai Amica?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Hyundai Amica MOT FAQs
What does a Hyundai Amica most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Hyundai Amica cars failing their 2025 MOT was "component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength", appearing on 5.23% of failure items.
Does this mean my Hyundai Amica will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Hyundai Amica that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Hyundai Amica passed 65.7% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Hyundai Amica's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate · used Hyundai Amica buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.