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MX53 FBY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FBY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 82,359 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 82,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 77,215 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

towbar fixings appear insubstantial

Fail 19 May 2017 77,215 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

towbar fixings appear insubstantial

Pass 9 May 2016 73,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 73,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 70,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 60,794 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wing badly damaged

Fail 27 May 2013 60,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre below 2.mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2.mm tread and edge wear

o/s/f wing badly damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 54,979 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 54,979 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 May 2011 33,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 33,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 17,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,881 miles

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n/s/f tyre worn out on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 2,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 2,231 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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MX53 FBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX53 FBY, 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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MX53 FBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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