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MX53 UHW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,913 mi
Last recorded53,913 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UHW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,913 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,018 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,018 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,297 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 44,286 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 41,983 miles

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

emmisions not tested due to exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 38,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 32,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,552 miles

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre on legal limit

judder from offside rear brake just within tollerance

offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2012 27,431 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre on legal limit

judder from offside rear brake just within tollerance

offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,901 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 18,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 18,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,710 miles

Front brake flexis deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,515 miles

Front brake flexis deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,967 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,094 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 UHW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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