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FM52 FHK

2003 Hyundai Amica

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FHK
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,439 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front shock absorbers corroding

front subframe corroding

headlamp beam patters poor

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear axle corroding

sump rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,439 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers corroding

front subframe corroding

headlamp beam patters poor

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear axle corroding

sump rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,792 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside front brake application uneven low/slight drag (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some underbody rust

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,364 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,746 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,403 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,202 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,682 miles

strong smell of petrol from under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

strong smell of petrol from under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,106 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,609 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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FM52 FHK is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Blue 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 FM52 FHK, 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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FM52 FHK is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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