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Hyundai Amica

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X453 AETMOT history

X453 AET is a red petrol Hyundai Amica first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 62,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
62,986 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 AET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Amica
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X453 AET was last recorded at 62,986 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2008: 40,175 miles, lower than 47,018 miles on 12 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,686 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
1,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,986 miles
  • 2025 – 60,686 miles
  • 2024 – 57,929 miles
  • 2023 – 54,949 miles
  • 2022 – 52,588 miles
  • 2021 – 50,095 miles
  • 2020 – 48,350 miles
  • 2019 – 46,888 miles
  • 2018 – 46,608 miles
  • 2017 – 46,271 miles
  • 2016 – 45,978 miles
  • 2015 – 45,744 miles
  • 2014 – 45,360 miles
  • 2013 – 44,888 miles
  • 2012 – 44,302 miles
  • 2011 – 43,689 miles
  • 2010 – 42,917 miles
  • 2009 – 41,854 miles
  • 2008 – 40,175 miles
  • 2007 – 47,018 miles
  • 2006 – 34,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,986 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are heavily rusted

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Both front wheels slightly tight to rotate by hand.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S/F, N/S/F Brake discs heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,986 miles (+2,300)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    407948789143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are heavily rusted

  2. Pass60,686 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    987632017784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    559939371094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,929 miles (+2,980)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    271160134665
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass54,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    642185888185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,949 miles (+2,361)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    302551931962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,588 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    921813660352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    254090245076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,095 miles (+1,745)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    828726075289
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfrace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake eficencies are low

  10. Pass48,350 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    633746134393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,342 miles (+1,454)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    552608549879
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass46,888 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    792684404994
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly tight to rotate by hand.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroding.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F, N/S/F Brake discs heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroding.

  13. Fail46,886 miles (+278)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    542437756353
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly tight to rotate by hand.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels slightly tight to rotate by hand.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Foot brake low effort.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F, N/S/F Brake discs heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroding.

  14. Pass46,608 miles (+337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    274369391709
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level too high
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper are siezed
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Pass46,271 miles (+293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    269644910737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight bind

  16. Pass45,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    942338629158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail45,978 miles (+234)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    399270494908
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,744 miles (+384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    967693535083
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass45,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    285798034068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail45,360 miles (+472)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    498818334062
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass44,888 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,888 miles
    Test number
    147802243058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,302 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    476864142059
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass43,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    887176941078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,689 miles (+772)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    305946041039
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  25. Pass42,917 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    182471840098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusted slighty

  26. Fail42,917 miles (+1,063)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    460201440056
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusted slighty

  27. Pass41,854 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    442440849067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,175 miles (-6,843)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    592032048050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    460883047079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,018 miles (+12,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    253363647047
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass34,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    372094546079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail34,814 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    950344346017
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Questions about X453 AET

Does X453 AET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 AET expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 AET?
The MOT on X453 AET expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 AET done?
X453 AET was recorded at 62,986 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,409 miles a year.
Has X453 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 AET has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X453 AET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X453 AET find?
X453 AET failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 9 more.

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