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MX53 HVU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HVU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 76,032 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Mar 2020 74,285 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,408 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,826 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,436 miles

middle seatbelt buckle not ready available to test

Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,981 miles

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

duel controlls fitted

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 HVU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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