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LJ53 UTW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 92,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamps faded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

Recommend rear drum brake inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tread.

Recommend rear drum brake inspection.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,521 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,403 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,347 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,445 miles

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

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 UTW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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