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LR52 HVL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 HVL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 100,241 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s and N/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,751 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 90,751 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 90,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 90,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 88,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Section of pipe travelling to rear under nearside floor pan is corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 84,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre/front section join excessively leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens deteriorated to extent that no beam pattern is achievable (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens deteriorated to extent that no beam pattern is achievable (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Section of pipe travelling to rear under nearside floor pan is corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has three separate punctures, two screws in tread and a spring on inner shoulder. ()

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 81,423 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,667 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,933 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 67,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,770 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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LR52 HVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR52 HVL, 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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LR52 HVL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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