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RK53 DNU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DNU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 78,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 78,864 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 May 2017 67,617 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2017 67,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/ headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 62,654 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and also perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 May 2016 62,654 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and also perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 May 2015 56,357 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the sidewall with no cords exposed

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,811 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 46,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,752 miles

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 13 Nov 2006 21,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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RK53 DNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK53 DNU, 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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RK53 DNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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