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MX53 KNU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter cracking (2.5.C.1a)

noise on outer c v joint when driven

Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,099 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter cracking (2.5.C.1a)

noise on outer c v joint when driven

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,209 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,209 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,216 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,720 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,983 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,944 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 KNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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