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HF53 JYV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JYV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 50,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 50,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 49,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 49,707 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen cloudy lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 45,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front ARB links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front ARB links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,209 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 38,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,537 miles

nsr tyre has cracked side wall

osf tyre has cracked side wall

osr tyre has cracked side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,064 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust system

front discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,760 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

slight leak from centre exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,485 miles

surface rust exhuast

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,041 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,137 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 12 Jul 2007 19,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,482 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2006 16,410 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JYV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYV, 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 JYV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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