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KV53 FGD

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FGD
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 66,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn to edges and damaged to outer walls

Headlamps tarnishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,193 miles

front subframe corroding

offside and nearside front lower wishbone arms corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front subframe corroding

offside and nearside front lower wishbone arms corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,653 miles

headlights tarnishing

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes perishing/ starting to split

o/s/f and n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2017 56,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlights tarnishing

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes perishing/ starting to split

o/s/f and n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,287 miles

front tyres worn on edges

metal brake pipes corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe cleaned & greased

rear axle bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 17 Aug 2016 52,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on edges

metal brake pipes corroding

rear axle bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,445 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake slightly binding. front brake balance

Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,445 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake slightly binding. front brake balance

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,143 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 28,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,632 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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KV53 FGD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV53 FGD, 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 KV53 FGD registered?

KV53 FGD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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