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SF53 CTE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,781 mi
Last recorded154,781 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CTE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,781 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 11 Feb 2017 154,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,972 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,420 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,171 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,562 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked and slightly discoloured but is legible

Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,630 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn scored and lipped

front number plate slightly cracked and slightly discoloured but is legible

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,003 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,003 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,030 miles

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

boot lock mechanism sticking

Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

boot lock mechanism sticking

Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,174 miles

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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,555 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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SF53 CTE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SF53 CTE, 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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SF53 CTE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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