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KX53 PVL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PVL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,881 miles

Both rear arches and onto sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misty but not adversely affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2022 85,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from centre to flexi but not affecting emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps misty but not adversely affecting beam image or light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14.. Nearside front also getting close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion and onto wheel arches

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,752 miles

Front Both headlamps misty but not adversely affecting light output

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear o/s & n/s covered in grease or similar product. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2018 78,814 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,689 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 65,689 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,939 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 58,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,275 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,029 miles

Rear service brake (foot brake) application slightly uneven.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 44,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear service brake (foot brake) application slightly uneven.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,806 miles

both front tyres at legal limit tread worn away inner edges

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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KX53 PVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KX53 PVL, 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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KX53 PVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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