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DX03 FBU

2003 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 FBU
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,052 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 73,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,473 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates rotted

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion on chassis / sills and front suspension frame

corrosion on front brake discs

cracks around offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates rotted

corrosion on chassis and sills

corrosion on front brake discs

cracks around offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,256 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/n/s front brake back plates rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/n/s front brake back plates rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,267 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,404 miles

sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 22,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,427 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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DX03 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DX03 FBU, 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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DX03 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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