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BL57 ZZN

2008 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,374 mi
Last recorded34,374 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Amica40,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZZN
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 34,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (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 Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,152 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 34,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 34,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe & middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,240 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 32,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,380 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,612 miles

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

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

front sub frame bushes showing wear

Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,311 miles

front subframe bushes showing some wear

Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 17,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 16,009 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,960 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 13,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 12,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 9,654 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 7,172 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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BL57 ZZN is a 2008 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN is a 2008 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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