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FX53 FDM

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,795 mi
Last recorded127,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FDM
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 127,795 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody and suspension corrosion

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 21 Jul 2014 127,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

general underbody and suspension corrosion

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch

Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,615 miles

Oil leak

all suspention and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,615 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

suspention aqnd rear arches corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general body and suspension corrosion

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,825 miles

nearside rear front to rear to flexi brake slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,689 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,581 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,295 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 FDM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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