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Hyundai AMICA - 2006

293.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai AMICA, model year 2006. Sample size: 1,782 cars, 3,937 tests and 11,540 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,782 cars

The 2006 Hyundai Amica shows an overall defect rate of 293 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 369 defects, marking a 20.6% improvement. Notably, the Amica excels in the steering category, with a defect rate of just 8 defects per 100, compared to the average of 20.1. It also performs better in lights and electrics, as well as wheels, suspensions, and axles, though these areas still show some room for improvement. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, defect rates increase, particularly after 93,000 miles, aligning with general expectations for older cars. Overall, the Amica demonstrates a reliable performance compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,782 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 13.1% better
133.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 62.9% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 4.7% better
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 37.0% better
70.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.4% better
244.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 4.4% better
56.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 29.7% better
8.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 12.5% better
39.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,021
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 808
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 793
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 592
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 500
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 452
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 395
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 364
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 350
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 291

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 231
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 156
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 148
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 143
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 120
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 119
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 112
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 96
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 81