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HF53 FBU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FBU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 55,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 55,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,404 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,837 miles

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

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,837 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,454 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slight rust

Fail 13 Aug 2018 50,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced requires extensive welding for strength or new item (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe slight rust

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,147 miles

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

both rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2017 50,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,806 miles

Nearside Front slight perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 47,553 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 47,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,306 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,306 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,827 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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HF53 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HF53 FBU, 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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What year was HF53 FBU registered?

HF53 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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