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HX53 FRL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,891 mi
Last recorded10,891 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FRL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 10,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 10,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 10,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 9,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 9,443 miles

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 9,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 8,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,444 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 8,285 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 8,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 8,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

multiple items corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,889 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 7,729 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 7,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,668 miles

unable to open tailgate

Pass 13 Sep 2011 6,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,987 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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HX53 FRL 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 83.3%.

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 HX53 FRL, 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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What year was HX53 FRL registered?

HX53 FRL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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