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RX53 RVC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 RVC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,592 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 151,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 147,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,785 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre have age related cracks

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre have age related cracks

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 104,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil on min.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil on min.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested in v.wet condition

Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tested in v.wet condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,384 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,944 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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RX53 RVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX53 RVC, 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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RX53 RVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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