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FD53 WDW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WDW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,593 miles

All suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,989 miles

slight corrosiopn on rear brake pipes +slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,986 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosiopn on rear brake pipes +slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,451 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,735 miles

oil leck engine

shocker cover incuse

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leck engine

shocker cover incuse

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,404 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 51,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 47,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,899 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,859 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)

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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FD53 WDW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD53 WDW, 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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FD53 WDW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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