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FD52 RKV

2003 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 RKV
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,020 miles

o/s front wheel bearings slightly noisy

rear no plate detoriated slightly

slight play on o/s steering rack arm

Fail 22 Dec 2014 53,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear no plate detoriated slightly

slight play on o/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,198 miles

all brake pipes fitted slightly untidy

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre has nail in

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear no plate deteareated slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight play on both steering rack arms

stone chip front screen zone A

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre has nail in

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear no plate deteareated slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight play on both steering rack arms

stone chip front screen zone A

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,503 miles

battery insecure

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,236 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,727 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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FD52 RKV is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD52 RKV, 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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FD52 RKV is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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