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FY52 VUP

2003 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,327 mi
Last recorded61,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Amica43,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VUP
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,327 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 53,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,242 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,678 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,423 miles

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

N/S/F brake binding

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,958 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,076 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 VUP 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 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY52 VUP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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