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FN53 AXV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,474 mi
Last recorded142,474 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AXV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,474 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,979 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,977 miles

front and rear sub frame, suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 107,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 80,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 78,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,379 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,329 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,291 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,270 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,462 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WOEN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WOEN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,328 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,346 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,158 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OS FRONT TYRE SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE, WIPER BLADES WORN, NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,063 miles

both mirrors cracked borderline

condition of both number plates

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,783 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 AXV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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