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FJ53 NLT

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 83,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 82,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT FLEXY (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 80,673 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,451 miles

rear section of exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear section of exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,829 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 44,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,417 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 NLT 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 68.4%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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