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FJ53 KNG

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,847 mi
Last recorded112,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KNG
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction wing mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lens deteriorated-handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear outer wheel arches corroded-o/s/r tyre starting to crack-o/s/f tyre wearing low and edges worn-both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,259 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear outer wheel arches corroded-childseat fitted to rear, unable to check seatbelts properly-x2 headlamsp lens deteriated slightly-n/s/f/ track rod end slight play

x2 rear coil springs corroded-o/s/f/ link slight play-n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ brake pipes corroded-chassie corroded-body corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded-o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear outer wheel arches corroded-child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,444 miles

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

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

Wear to inner tread area on offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,418 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from pump to inner front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from pump to outer front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,418 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from pump to inner front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from pump to outer front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,243 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs badly pitted & scored on inner face

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,965 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,965 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,588 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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FJ53 KNG 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 FJ53 KNG, 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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FJ53 KNG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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