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AU53 APY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 APY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,030 miles

Front tyres worn on inner "Raised edges", O/S devoid of tread

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

Outer CV gaiters perished

Rear tyres perished

Small blow from exhaust joint

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipes at ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner "Raised edges", O/S devoid of tread

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

Outer CV gaiters perished

Rear tyres perished

Small blow from exhaust joint

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of ageing / cracking treads and sidewalls

Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of ageing / cracking treads and sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,895 miles

Both front tyres Devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both front suspension anti-roll bar link rods ball joints.Not considered to be excessive.

Wheel bearing noise heard during warm-up roadtest. No excessive play or roughness observed during inspection.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,894 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Bonnet saftey catch inoperative

Both front tyres Devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both front suspension anti-roll bar link rods ball joints.Not considered to be excessive.

Wheel bearing noise heard during warm-up roadtest. No excessive play or roughness observed during inspection.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,017 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 52,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,543 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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AU53 APY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,116 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 Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 APY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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