2008 Hyundai Amica · 3,264 MOT tests
2008 Hyundai Amica reliability
2008 Hyundai Amicas fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Amica years (3,264 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Amicas: 43%)
- 39.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Amicas: 43%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 58,165
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,264
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.3% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai Amica
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Suspension10.2%
- Tyres9.9%
- Brakes9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 4.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.37%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.22%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.6%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.02%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.78%)
Is a 2008 Hyundai Amica reliable?
2008 Hyundai Amicas fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Amica years (3,264 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai Amica MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.99% of tests), position lamp not working (4.99% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Hyundai Amica have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Hyundai Amica shows 58,165 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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