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BL57 LNJ

2008 Hyundai Amica

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,754 mi
Last recorded108,754 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Amica40,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 108,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust Deterioated

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 97,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust Deterioated

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,585 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,856 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,223 miles

o/s/ and n/s/r tyres have age related splits

Fail 2 Feb 2015 54,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder wearing but not expoing cord or ply

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder wearing but not exposing cord or ply

o/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder wearing but not expoing cord or ply

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder wearing but not exposing cord or ply

o/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,411 miles

near side front tyre worn smooth inner edges

off side front tyre worn low on egdes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,582 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,377 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BL57 LNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Amica in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL57 LNJ, 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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BL57 LNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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