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VX53 FCJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,684 mi
Last recorded45,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs slightly corroded

full exhaust system corroded, flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 41,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs slightly corroded

full exhaust system corroded, flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,411 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,291 miles

All brake pipes greased in places

Both rearmost brake pipes corroded at ends

OSF brake pipe corroded at end

OSR brake sticking slightly

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2017 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at end (3.6.B.2c)

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

All brake pipes greased in places

Both rearmost brake pipes corroded at ends

OSF brake pipe corroded at end

OSR brake sticking slightly

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,164 miles

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

brake pipes all greased

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,659 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,953 miles

all steel brake pipes greased

bonnet safety catch sticky

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,512 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 1,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FCJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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VX53 FCJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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