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SP53 GBX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,353 mi
Last recorded122,353 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 GBX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,353 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 107,951 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,622 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,622 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,978 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,582 miles

slight binding on offside front wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,526 miles

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

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

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

slight binding on offside front wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,888 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,885 miles

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 34,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2007 27,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,665 miles

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

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 GBX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GBX, 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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What year was SP53 GBX registered?

SP53 GBX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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