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FJ53 VSV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,378 mi
Last recorded69,378 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight movement

boot lid catch is slightly jammed

slight oil leak coming from sump plug

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight movement

boot lid catch is slightly jammed

slight oil leak coming from sump plug

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,679 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi broken (7.1.2)

EML light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at heat sheild clamps (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from sump plug ()

eml on

very slight play in o/s/f steering system

Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,275 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at heat sheild clamps (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from sump plug ()

eml on

nsr tyre very low pressure at 8 psi, no signs of a puncture, topped up to 30 psi

very slight play in o/s/f steering system

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3 mm, n/s/f has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 44,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3 mm, n/s/f has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides h4 bulbs fitted, (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,441 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

front tyres slightly perished and cracked

nearside and offside a.b.s rings on drive shafts corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 11 Sep 2014 33,441 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

front tyres slightly perished and cracked

nearside and offside a.b.s rings on drive shafts corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,096 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,137 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished

offside wiper blade split at tip of blade

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,962 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 VSV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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