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HF53 FCU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FCU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 82,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 67,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight fluctuation on o/s/r footbrake

grease around n/s outer cv gaiter but no splits or leaks found

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,482 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight fluctuation on o/s/r footbrake

grease around n/s outer cv gaiter but no splits or leaks found

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,612 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,002 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,819 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,150 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 FCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

HF53 FCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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