Hyundai Amica
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 10,195 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
10,195
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (76%)
Years Covered
7
About the Hyundai Amica
The Hyundai Amica was MOT tested 10,195 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2000 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 76% from 1,486 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 68%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 65,185 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 64,130 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Amica is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Amica by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Amica
Is the Hyundai Amica reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2000 to 2008), the Hyundai Amica averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 10,195 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 76%.
Which year Hyundai Amica has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Hyundai Amica has the highest MOT pass rate at 76%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 68%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Hyundai Amicas more reliable?
Newer Hyundai Amicas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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