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FJ53 VTP

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VTP
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 87,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 67,254 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,530 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,734 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 VTP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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