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FJ53 NHC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,526 mi
Last recorded118,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NHC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS lower sills / Rear wheel archs (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,936 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,724 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,727 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 97,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre was flat

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,086 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 44,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,293 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 NHC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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