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S501 UTU

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 UTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,846 miles

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight blue smoke when engine revs perged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 121,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust emits slight blue smoke when engine revs perged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,191 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 115,191 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 108,848 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 108,848 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S501 UTU is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S501 UTU, 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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What year was S501 UTU registered?

S501 UTU is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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