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LX53 DHC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,958 mi
Last recorded50,958 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DHC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 50,958 miles

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

Front slight blow on front flexi.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 50,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,051 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,116 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 48,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 47,490 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,471 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

parking brake limited travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2019 46,471 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

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

parking brake limited travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,299 miles

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

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

hand brake limited reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,823 miles

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

hand break has limited reserve travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Oct 2017 43,823 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

hand break has limited reserve travel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 34,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,270 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 30,270 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,763 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 DHC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHC, 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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What year was LX53 DHC registered?

LX53 DHC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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