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LJ53 DZV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DZV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,108 miles

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

Offside 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 23 Aug 2022 59,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 55,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 53,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,308 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,952 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear exhust coroeded not leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear exhust coroeded not leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,855 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

only just passed cat test on lambda readings

Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

only just passed cat test on lambda readings

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 31,360 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,419 miles

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

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 DZV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ53 DZV, 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 DZV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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