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HX53 FPZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking central (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both very slight ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front subframe rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both very slight ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front subframe rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,110 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak oil leak poss from rocker cover ()

brake and clutch pedal rubbers deteriating

front subframe and lower arms very rusty in places

nsr outer sill corroded and bubbling

osf nsf headlamp lenses slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,448 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,719 miles

offside rear axle bush slightly worn

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear outer sill/arch slight corrosion

offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,756 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished(nsf worn outer edge)

rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 5 Nov 2014 75,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front tyres perished(nsf worn outer edge)

rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,598 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,964 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cut

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,395 miles

Slight blow downpipe flexi

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the o/s seat belt is slow to recoil

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,897 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,897 miles

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

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

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 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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HX53 FPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HX53 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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