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LX53 DPE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DPE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,068 miles

nearside front link slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 111,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,121 miles

slightly blue smoke

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,617 miles

Offside Front slight movement in steering arm inner joint

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight movement in steering arm inner joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,040 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,952 miles

ADVICE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

ADVICE FRONT PADS LOW

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON THREADS.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 34,945 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper blade split but still clears the screen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,120 miles

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

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 DPE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LX53 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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