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HX53 PPU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PPU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 149,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front wipers not checked for clearing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,239 miles

oil level below min mark 1ltr adde dbefore test

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point also slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (borderline) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and main tread approx 2.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer c.v boot slight twisting/distortion

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm lowest point and slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak upper half engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 144,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm lowest point also slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (borderline) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and main tread approx 2.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer c.v boot slight twisting/distortion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm lowest point and slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak upper half engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level below min mark 1ltr adde dbefore test

Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deteriortaion (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 129,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,374 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished, wearing of out shape and both tyre valve stems slightly damaged

stone chip(s) in windscreen.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 117,374 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished, wearing of out shape and both tyre valve stems slightly damaged

stone chip(s) in windscreen.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,118 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,474 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,978 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 PPU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX53 PPU, 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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HX53 PPU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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