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FG53 ZSK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZSK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,500 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 104,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,243 miles

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

n/s front brake back plate damaged

number plate lights poor

Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,243 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)

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

n/s front brake back plate damaged

number plate lights poor

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 61,186 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,921 miles

Both rear tyres very perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,776 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,776 miles

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

Both rear tyres becoming perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,905 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,117 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 10,076 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,638 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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FG53 ZSK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc 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 FG53 ZSK, 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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FG53 ZSK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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