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BU51 CHN

2001 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,633 mi
Last recorded84,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Amica45,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CHN
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,050 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,399 miles

Battery clamp not original

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery clamp not original

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,119 miles

battery fixings not original

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,806 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,586 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside and nearside front outer c.v. gaiters badly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,230 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 36,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,817 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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BU51 CHN is a 2001 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 45,561 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 BU51 CHN, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Amica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 CHN is a 2001 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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