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LX53 DFY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DFY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 76,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,351 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,351 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,743 miles

Central exhaust pipe badly corroded. small holes along seam

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,743 miles

Central exhaust pipe badly corroded. small holes along seam

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,419 miles

exhaust middle pipe very rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle pipe very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,559 miles

front outer cv boots cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 51,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front outer cv boots cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,483 miles

center stop light inop

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 35,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,683 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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LX53 DFY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX53 DFY, 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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LX53 DFY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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