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LX53 DKN

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,699 mi
Last recorded21,699 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DKN
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 21,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 18,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 16,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 16,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 15,913 miles

Both headlamps hazed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,342 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,863 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 14,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 14,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,580 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamps slightly hazed

Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,857 miles

front headlamps slightly hazed

Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 7,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,802 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 DKN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

LX53 DKN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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