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AY53 FHM

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHM
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,598 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 120,598 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,726 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam mounting areas on the offside and nearside under vehicle

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 95,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,015 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,015 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,592 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 81,695 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,198 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,781 miles

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced at 40%

n/s/r tyre edges are wearing low

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing very low

Fail 22 Dec 2011 63,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,939 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,044 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,509 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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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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