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FY52 VUO

2003 Hyundai Amica

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,036 mi
Last recorded52,036 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VUO
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 50,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 50,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise signs of surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 44,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,006 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,621 miles

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,270 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slightly binding o/s front brake

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs on inner face poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,377 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,255 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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FY52 VUO is a 2003 Hyundai Amica in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY52 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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