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SP53 FDG

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FDG
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,819 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak oil filter ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from engine

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at front lower wishbone mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,590 miles

2 x front outer sills holed

2 x headlamps deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2 x rear (2.7.3)

corrosion on various components

exhaust and fuel lines corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 66,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cyl to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

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

2 x front outer sills holed

2 x headlamps deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2 x rear (2.7.3)

corrosion on various components

exhaust and fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,911 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,541 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front suspension cradle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension cradle starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,588 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both wiper blades split

slight play in nearside rack ball end

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,833 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 FDG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 SP53 FDG, 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 FDG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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