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AY08 XJE

2008 Hyundai Amica

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Amica40,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,276 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust & joint

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,152 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust & joint

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,192 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 86,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 400,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 4,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,450 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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AY08 XJE is a 2008 Hyundai Amica in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY08 XJE, 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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What year was AY08 XJE registered?

AY08 XJE is a 2008 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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