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VX53 FDO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FDO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside 5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 113,623 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside 5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,701 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,701 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,122 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,960 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,955 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,616 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 34,616 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,017 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 FDO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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