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HX53 NSO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 NSO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,765 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,765 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,276 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 64,275 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center pipe / corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mountings damaged / loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall caused by excessive perishing dot 4008 (165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center pipe / corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake application uneven

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer sidewall (165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mountings damaged / loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / damaged dot 1112 (165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panels damage

Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panels damage

Pass 24 Feb 2019 55,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,824 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 45,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,500 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,480 miles

n/s front tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to persih

Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,364 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,059 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 NSO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

HX53 NSO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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