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SN53 FTX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FTX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,443 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front strut top mount wear movement ,when jacked suspension hanging

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beside lower suspension arm inner mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beside lower suspension arm inner mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount some wear ,movement when jacked suspension hanging

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,328 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,705 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 65,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn low and discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,025 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,335 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)

chassis number in nearside of windscreen missing

chassis plate on nearside "B" pillar damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,653 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,653 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 45,682 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,440 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 21,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SN53 FTX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SN53 FTX, 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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SN53 FTX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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