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HF53 FPL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,338 mi
Last recorded20,338 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FPL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 20,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 19,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 19,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 18,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,201 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 18,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 13,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 11,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,046 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 FPL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

HF53 FPL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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