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PJ53 PCY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,884 mi
Last recorded51,884 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PCY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,092 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 48,092 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,172 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 34,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer cv boots deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,946 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to show signs of age related cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 18,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,931 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,042 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,433 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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PJ53 PCY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ53 PCY, 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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PJ53 PCY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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