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SP53 ATU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ATU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,758 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,758 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,674 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise rear silencer flange corroded and may not split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,066 miles

Sump corroded

Smoke from engine on start up

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

Exhaust corroded

F & R Sub frames corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Screen scored

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,863 miles

Only just past emissions

Screen scored

Sump corroded

Wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,612 miles

oil over filled

rear wiper torn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,612 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly unevenly worn

oil over filled

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,491 miles

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

both front outer cv boots slight cracking

hand brake travell long

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly more on outer edge

n/s/r. tyre cracking round side wall

o/s/r. tyre has nail init

Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both front outer cv boots slight cracking

hand brake travell long

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly more on outer edge

n/s/r. tyre cracking round side wall

o/s/r. tyre has nail init

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,896 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,959 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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SP53 ATU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP53 ATU, 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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SP53 ATU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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