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VX53 FDP

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,037 mi
Last recorded66,037 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 66,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer CV boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp loose, aim adjuster popped out of unit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 65,732 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer CV boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp loose, aim adjuster popped out of unit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 64,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,406 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 63,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,559 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 FDP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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