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DG52 SMV

2003 Hyundai Amica

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,131 mi
Last recorded68,131 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 SMV
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,618 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,087 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,986 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

battery is secured with cable ties

Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery is secured with cable ties

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,571 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,331 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,498 miles

the outer wall on the nearside front tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,082 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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DG52 SMV is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 43,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG52 SMV, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Amica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 SMV is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 19 January 2003.

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