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FD52 RLO

2003 Hyundai Amica

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 RLO
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,504 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,378 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,545 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear coil springs and both outer sills corroding

some corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

high level stop lamp not working

rear coil springs and both outer sills corroding

some corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,235 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,047 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,574 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,387 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,481 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,238 miles

near side front wiper blade spliting

Fail 4 Jun 2008 31,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

near side front wiper blade spliting

Pass 30 May 2007 26,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,276 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 RLO is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FD52 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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