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HW53 FYZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near suspension arm fixing point--early attention recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides--perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (body to axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,375 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,278 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,705 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,350 miles

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

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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HW53 FYZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HW53 FYZ, 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 HW53 FYZ registered?

HW53 FYZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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