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LX53 DGU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,298 mi
Last recorded63,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DGU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 63,298 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arch

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 61,997 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,076 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,454 miles

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

rear exhaust has corrosion but no leak

Fail 15 Jun 2022 48,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust has corrosion but no leak

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer requires adjustment

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 42,016 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer requires adjustment

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,667 miles

OFFSIDE TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

PASSENGER WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT AND PERISH

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 3,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DGU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LX53 DGU, 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 DGU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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