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FN53 AVL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,805 mi
Last recorded39,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AVL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 39,805 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 39,805 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 38,860 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 38,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,898 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clearing in swept area (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 33,935 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tread pattern

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 27,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,904 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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FN53 AVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN53 AVL, 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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FN53 AVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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