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BV52 XEL

2002 Hyundai Amica

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,519 mi
Last recorded56,519 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Amica43,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XEL
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,519 miles

Battery secured with tempory type strap

Engine management light on

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery secured with tempory type strap

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,880 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery not secured

Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,856 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery not secured

Fail 7 Oct 2011 42,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,821 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,723 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,354 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,354 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV52 XEL is a 2002 Hyundai Amica in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV52 XEL, 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.

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BV52 XEL is a 2002 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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