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MX53 FCA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,641 mi
Last recorded58,641 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FCA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 58,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,167 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,167 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,529 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 49,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,384 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 45,384 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,026 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,347 miles

Front Wipers Split. Not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,411 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2013 35,472 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,955 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,485 miles

Engine running rough

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,168 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,250 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 FCA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX53 FCA, 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 MX53 FCA registered?

MX53 FCA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MX53 FCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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