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W497 VGW

2000 Hyundai Amica

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Amica52,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 VGW
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,156 miles

rear brake hoses soft

Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,154 miles

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

rear brake hoses soft

Fail 19 Nov 2011 67,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake servo is wet possible leak needs investigation

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,928 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,315 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,309 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 52,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 31,675 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 31,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W497 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Amica in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,719 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 W497 VGW, 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 26 years old, this Hyundai Amica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W497 VGW registered?

W497 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W497 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 VGW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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