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HX53 PUU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,701 mi
Last recorded57,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PUU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 57,701 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 57,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 48,757 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 48,754 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 42,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,391 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 39,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,616 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 35,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,437 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 26,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 11,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 PUU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

HX53 PUU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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