CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU02 OWY

2002 Hyundai Amica

Yellow Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Amica43,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OWY
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 110,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,076 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,072 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,550 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,010 miles

Brake anti-slip deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,007 miles

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

Brake anti-slip deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,682 miles

brake pipes corroded

front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,233 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

offside front top strut mount has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,256 miles

both frtont tyres wearing close to limits

front brake discs corroding badley

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,326 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 27,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

oil low in engine

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
Full Hyundai Amica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU02 OWY is a 2002 Hyundai Amica in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 43,446 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 BU02 OWY, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Amica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU02 OWY?

You can check the full history of BU02 OWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU02 OWY registered?

BU02 OWY is a 2002 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BU02 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OWY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 OWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU02 OWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.