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S493 FFM

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 FFM
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,152 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated (beam patterns slightly diffused).

Front brake pads wearing thin.

High level brake light not working.-

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (just legal).

Only just passed emissions test.

Sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,728 miles

Both lower ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes have surface rust

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,501 miles

brake pipes have surface rust

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,299 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,312 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,040 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 49,040 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,031 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,013 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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S493 FFM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz 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 1998 Hyundai Atoz models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S493 FFM, 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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S493 FFM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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