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VX53 FCZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FCZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fan belt damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 145,099 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and is noisy (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,667 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 134,666 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant around radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass is misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link gaiter also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass is misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,123 miles

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

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

brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,986 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,317 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,003 miles

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,179 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,451 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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VX53 FCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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