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HX53 FMV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FMV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights foggy

Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights foggy

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 125,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,464 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 115,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,658 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,823 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both cv boots perished

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

tracking recomended

Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both cv boots perished

front brake pads worn

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

tracking recomended

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,131 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusting

slight free play in n/s/f trackrod arm to rack

slight wheel bearing noise from n/s/f

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,709 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,244 miles

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)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,244 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,175 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut less than 10%

n/s/r wheel bearing has a slight drone

rear tyres perished

wipers poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,170 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut less than 10%

n/s/r wheel bearing has a slight drone

rear tyres perished

wipers poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,175 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,799 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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HX53 FMV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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