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LJ53 ARO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ARO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,060 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,056 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,220 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,622 miles

near side front wing damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,740 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,508 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 35,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,825 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 31,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 16,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LJ53 ARO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ53 ARO, 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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LJ53 ARO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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