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LF53 DVA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DVA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,103 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,171 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,964 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,716 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,770 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,424 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,468 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,842 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 35,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,241 miles

both rear tyres sidewall damaged.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,241 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,647 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,328 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,359 miles

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,846 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,373 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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LF53 DVA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LF53 DVA, 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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LF53 DVA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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