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FN53 FRX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FRX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 71,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing at front (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both siudes to road wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 56,006 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,710 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear besides fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,948 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 41,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,289 miles

both front to flexi brake pipes greased

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes greased

both front to flexi brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,642 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,911 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,297 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 FRX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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