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HX53 FJO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FJO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,272 miles

nearside rear brake flexible hose,metal ferrule corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded with welding repair

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,731 miles

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

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

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

welding repair offside rear outer sill

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

welding repair offside rear outer sill

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,306 miles

all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the outside edge

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

welding repairs offside rear outer sill

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,716 miles

all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

exhaust blow from front pipe joint

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 49,716 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

exhaust blow from front pipe joint

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,574 miles

exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,531 miles

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

exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,175 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

temporary repair made to centre exhaust to facilitate emissions test.Advise replacement

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,586 miles

both rear brake drums distorted

imbalance of 47% between rear brakes

offside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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HX53 FJO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX53 FJO, 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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HX53 FJO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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