MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advanced corrosion to the offside outer sill
Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint worn close to the limits
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Offside front edge of the bonnet corroded and has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover has split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front sub-frame corroded away at the nearside steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ZERO fluid (3.5 (a))
Advanced corrosion to the offside outer sill
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet safety catch is seizing up
Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint worn close to the limits
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
battery not clamped down
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
offside outer sill corroded in places
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
battery not clamped down
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
offside outer sill corroded in places
Corrosion to rear axle beam mounting areas on the offside and nearside under vehicle
Offside front lower suspension arm corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front mounting excessive movement. possibly pin and or bush internal sleeve worn (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch areas (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch areas (5.2.6)
Corrosion to rear axle beam mounting areas on the offside and nearside under vehicle
Offside front lower suspension arm corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 brakes slightly imbalanced at 40%
n/s/r tyre edges are wearing low
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing very low
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil at filter , sump rusty
Rear number plate deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil at filter , sump rusty
Rear number plate deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?
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AY53 FHM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 AY53 FHM, 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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AY53 FHM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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