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FJ53 VSZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,809 miles

All Tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,005 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 13,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre erished on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2012 13,039 miles

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre erished on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,803 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,863 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,531 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 2,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,081 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 5,081 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,029 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 VSZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSZ, 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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What year was FJ53 VSZ registered?

FJ53 VSZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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