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AY53 FHR

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

180,267 mi
Last recorded180,267 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHR
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 180,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front headlamp lenses becoming worn

n/s + o/s rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 170,721 miles

Front headlamp lenses becoming worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 170,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front headlamp lenses becoming worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 160,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 15 Nov 2016 151,584 miles

engine misfire under load

front headlamp lenses becoming worn (fading)

rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 151,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine misfire under load

front headlamp lenses becoming worn (fading)

front tyres wearing on inner edges 155/65/14

rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,369 miles

Front n/s + o/s front headlamp lenses becoming worn

Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres near limit

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2015 141,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front n/s + o/s front headlamp lenses becoming worn

Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on dashboard

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Fail 1 Nov 2014 130,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,759 miles

clutch excessively worn

engine man. light on dash

Fail 2 Nov 2013 118,759 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch excessively worn

engine man. light on dash

Fail 2 Nov 2012 106,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front section (flexible) of exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,236 miles

front section (flexible) of exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 93,393 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)

engine check light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,114 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 73,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,200 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 FHR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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