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FJ53 NHK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,865 mi
Last recorded105,865 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,865 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake back plates very corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut

both rear wheel arches

Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut

both rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,368 miles

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

Nearside Front slight binding

Offside Front slight binding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 87,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 84,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

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)

Small cut in tread area of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 81,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2012 81,085 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,071 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,617 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 61,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,305 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,317 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 NHK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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