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FX53 FCN

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FCN
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,878 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,752 miles

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

Nearside outer sill to body slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 65,752 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill to body slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2018 60,633 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front parts of front to rears to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front parts of front to rears to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,993 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,086 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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FX53 FCN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX53 FCN, 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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FX53 FCN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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