2006 Hyundai Amica: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Hyundai Amicas, from 1,514 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Hyundai Amicas than on all cars registered in 2006.
- Exhaust system1.9× usualHyundai Amica17.4% All 2006 cars9.4%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 2.4% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
- Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.1× usualHyundai Amica11.4% All 2006 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.3%, against 2.6% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Braking performance1.7× usualHyundai Amica11.4% All 2006 cars6.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 2.6% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Exhaust emissions (catalyst)2.1× usualHyundai Amica4.8% All 2006 cars2.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 2.2% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Engine warning light1.9× usualHyundai Amica5.2% All 2006 cars2.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 2.7% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Headlights: 6.8% here, against 14.3% of all 2006 cars. Suspension arm bushes and joints: 5.1% here, against 11.1% of all 2006 cars.
By area
The share of 2006 Hyundai Amica MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes37% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres36% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension34% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics32% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions19% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 763 | Tyres 37% |
| 2007 | 1,868 | Tyres 35% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Hyundai Amicas registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score