2006 Hyundai Amica MOT pass rate: 65.5% (5,292 tests)
Is the 2006 Amica getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.1% +2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.9% +0.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.1% -0.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 Amica
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,066 | 19.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 992 | 17.7% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 969 | 17.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 649 | 11.6% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 644 | 11.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 633 | 11.3% |
All Amica years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (this page) | 5,292 | 65.5% | +1.1 pts | 59,025 |
| 2007 | 6,276 | 68.3% | +3.2 pts | 56,588 |
| 2008 | 2,615 | 70.5% | +5.4 pts | 59,634 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Hyundai Amica reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 65.5% of their MOT tests (5,292 tests, 2023–2025), +1.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 59,025 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Amica?
The median tested example shows 59,025 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.