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MX53 KTE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front of vehicle has bad damage.

no access to boot from out side the vehicle.

Fail 5 Sep 2020 77,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front of vehicle has bad damage.

no access to boot from out side the vehicle.

Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,086 miles

bonnet, front bumper and front panel slight damage

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front subframe, rear axle and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight noise from cv joint/ driveshaft

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet, front bumper and front panel slight damage

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front subframe, rear axle and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight noise from cv joint/ driveshaft

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,083 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front subframe starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight noise from drive shaft/ cv joint

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

Offside Rear age related cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,557 miles

both front outer c/v gaitors starting to split

both front tyres treads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 17,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,588 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 KTE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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