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AU08 PLV

2008 Hyundai Amica

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Amica40,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PLV
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,955 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,375 miles

Offside Front Brake has sight bind

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,463 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,210 miles

Condensation in offside front headlight lense- does not affect beam pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,210 miles

Condensation in offside front headlight lense- does not affect beam pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,313 miles

small crack in front number plate

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small crack in front number plate

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,931 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Amica?

Based on 387,043 MOT tests across 23,808 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
3,386
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
23,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,072
Stop lamp not working 10,866
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,411
position lamp(s) not working 7,047
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AU08 PLV is a 2008 Hyundai Amica in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 40,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Amica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 PLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Amica typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Amica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 PLV is a 2008 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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