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SP53 FCJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,685 mi
Last recorded109,685 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AREA IN PLACE ALSO HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AREA IN PLACES AND ALSO HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired ALSO LEAKING AT REPAIR (2.3.7)

Central Rear STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON 2mm IN PLACES AND ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oilleak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oilleak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal high slight sliping on road

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,590 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded at ABS controller

Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,466 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded at ABS controller

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,101 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,128 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall is perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,605 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 FCJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black 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 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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