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VX53 FBU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FBU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi , borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes out of ABS pump corroded and borderline (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded , borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have edge wear (4.1.E.1)

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,235 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 exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi , borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes out of ABS pump corroded and borderline (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded , borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have edge wear (4.1.E.1)

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind subframe on hangar mount (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind subframe on hangar mount (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

co and lambda high

o/s/f cv boot peirshed

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,342 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

co and lambda high

o/s/f cv boot peirshed

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,476 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 94,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,133 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

one number plate light bulb not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,778 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

one number plate light bulb not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,810 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 42,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,279 miles

front brake pads look to be worn thin

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,041 miles

o/s/f tyre very well worn on inside edge 165/65/14

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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VX53 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX53 FBU, 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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VX53 FBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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