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BV08 RXS

2008 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,308 mi
Last recorded58,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Amica40,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RXS
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 56,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,732 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 17 Jan 2020 52,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,888 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on headlight switch broken (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155..70..13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 43,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm under 3/4 tread allowance (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,495 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 26,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,587 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,368 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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BV08 RXS is a 2008 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV08 RXS, 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 BV08 RXS registered?

BV08 RXS is a 2008 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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