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VX53 FDE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,948 mi
Last recorded79,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FDE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 79,948 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 79,948 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,717 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,674 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,428 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,040 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,040 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working llb380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,855 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges - 175/65/14

centre stoplamp not working

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside wiper blade split & smearing the screen slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,294 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 40,292 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,939 miles

rear nearside tyre has deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,939 miles

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

rear nearside tyre has deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 27,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,048 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,012 miles

both front brake pads getting low

both front tyres on 2-3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,779 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 10,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,713 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 FDE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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