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FG52 RKY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,476 mi
Last recorded93,476 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 RKY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper motor (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 85,542 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,571 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

slight noise when steering on full lock

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

front flexi section of exhaust badly deteriorated (STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight noise when steering on full lock

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 70,262 miles

front flexi section of exhaust slight blow

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 70,262 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 66,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,770 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 39,893 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,755 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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FG52 RKY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG52 RKY, 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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FG52 RKY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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