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LJ53 UUW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UUW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight fogging. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 88,209 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,639 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 73,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,690 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,690 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,334 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,155 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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LJ53 UUW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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