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S448 SEV

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,021 mi
Last recorded117,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 SEV
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,021 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 117,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,996 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear engine mounting loose

Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,162 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm tread depth left on inside edges.

Centre stop lamp not working.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Damage to N/S outer sill.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension arm front bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,162 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have 3mm tread depth left on inside edges.

Centre stop lamp not working.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Damage to N/S outer sill.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension arm front bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 102,143 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyre have 3mm tread depth left on in side edge.

Both gear lever rubber mounting broken.

Corrosion of inside of both front brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Damage to N/S outer sill.

Movement in O/S/F suspension bottom arm front bush.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 87,582 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 87,575 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,986 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Atoz?

Based on 53,480 MOT tests across 4,936 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,886
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,142
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,967
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1,716
Stop lamp not working 1,672
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S448 SEV is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Atoz models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 57,586 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 Atoz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S448 SEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Atoz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Atoz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S448 SEV is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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