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FY52 VUL

2003 Hyundai Amica

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VUL
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,874 miles

Oil leak

cat broken up and rattling

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,874 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

cat broken up and rattling

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,259 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,581 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL tyres worn on edges through being under inflated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,424 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,194 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 32,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,388 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 25,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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FY52 VUL 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 66.7%.

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 FY52 VUL, 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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What year was FY52 VUL registered?

FY52 VUL is a 2003 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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