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HF53 FNR

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FNR
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 85,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes either side of rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,212 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 84,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet against bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 79,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,451 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,451 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,248 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 59,001 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 59,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,545 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 52,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 45,424 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 37,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,832 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 36,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,717 miles

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

offside front seat belt retractor mechanism slow

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate has slight water damage

whole exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,045 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 2 Oct 2006 16,279 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 FNR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FNR, 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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HF53 FNR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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