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VX53 FCY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

48,661 mi
Last recorded48,661 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FCY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 48,661 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working WIPERS NOT PARKING CORRECTLY (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HI LEVEL. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,186 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 47,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 47,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 46,509 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,884 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 45,162 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,360 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,360 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,060 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,918 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,163 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,968 miles

Both front inner brake pads starting to get a bit low.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,418 miles

Front pads starting to get low - getting close to wear indicators.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,418 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Front pads starting to get low - getting close to wear indicators.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,072 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,072 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes noisy when applyed

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 FCY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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