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BV51 LYJ

2001 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,639 mi
Last recorded55,639 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Amica45,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 55,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 50,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,975 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s/front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s+o/s (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2016 42,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s/front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s+o/s (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 42,202 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo (into footwell) (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,657 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 May 2011 25,386 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 7 May 2011 25,386 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,353 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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BV51 LYJ is a 2001 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV51 LYJ, 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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BV51 LYJ is a 2001 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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