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FP53 BCU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,957 mi
Last recorded109,957 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BCU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

traces of body filler and under seal on under body

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre srubbed outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 98,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre srubbed outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,636 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate slight damage

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,636 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 44,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,313 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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FP53 BCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP53 BCU, 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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FP53 BCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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