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FE52 DWA

2002 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 DWA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,561 miles

General Suspension Components Corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General Suspension Components Corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,296 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant temp gauge in red but engine cool when started test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Coolant temp gauge in red but engine cool when started test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 91,310 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 65,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2018 61,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill in centre (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,549 miles

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

centre brake light inop.

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,409 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking

N/S/R Tyre cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,028 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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FE52 DWA is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,674 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 FE52 DWA, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE52 DWA is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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