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RX53 TCY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 TCY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre inner edge cracked/perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear of o/s sill and lower arch corroding

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,549 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,258 miles

both cv gaitors perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,452 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,993 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,924 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers smear...

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,904 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 TCY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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