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BV53 CBY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CBY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,949 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,557 miles

Offside Front tyre edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 114,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges also very low pressure (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel flap sticky

Fail 26 Aug 2016 111,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges also very low pressure (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel flap sticky

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,239 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,158 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,069 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,231 miles

slight damage to o/s floor

Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,231 miles

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

slight damage to o/s floor

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,404 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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BV53 CBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 CBY, 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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BV53 CBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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