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AR07 VTJ

2007 Hyundai Amica

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Amica37,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 VTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAmica
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 86,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame - lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system heavily corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,450 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,161 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,153 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,445 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,445 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,865 miles

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

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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AR07 VTJ is a 2007 Hyundai Amica in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Amica models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 37,746 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 AR07 VTJ, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Amica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR07 VTJ registered?

AR07 VTJ is a 2007 Hyundai Amica, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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