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AY53 FHO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,158 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,047 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 44,047 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,801 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,087 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre rear seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre rear seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,143 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk damaged

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,114 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,743 miles

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

centre seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,203 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt stalk slightly damaged

front tyres perrished

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,217 miles

front wiper blades split

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,330 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 FHO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHO, 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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What year was AY53 FHO registered?

AY53 FHO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AY53 FHO safe to buy?

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