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PJ53 UCX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,491 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 101,491 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,189 miles

All suspension items front and rear have heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2024 94,187 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All suspension items front and rear have heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 89,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,664 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 53,689 miles

Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

m.i.l lamp on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 46,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

P/A FRONT CV BOOTS CRACKING

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ridgid brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

both head light lense covers deteriated

front flexi exhaust pipe blowing ( just okay at time of test)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,513 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking, no cords exposed, just ok at time of test

slight blow from exhaust centre section

surface corrosion on rear ridgid brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,365 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,142 miles

exhaust mid section deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,621 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,803 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 23,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,985 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 UCX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PJ53 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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