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VX53 TWE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 TWE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,331 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 112,331 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,979 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing 165/65R14

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,645 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,225 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,004 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 80,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,626 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,622 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,086 miles

passenger side front wishbone slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,977 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

passenger side front wishbone slightly damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,674 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,551 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 TWE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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