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RK53 DSE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DSE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 135,032 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2023 124,597 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 115,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 115,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 103,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,122 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

batterey slightly insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,506 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

batterey slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,013 miles

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on legal limit 1.6

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on legal limit 1.6

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,672 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on legal limit 1.6

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on legal limit 1.6

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,254 miles

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,740 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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RK53 DSE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RK53 DSE, 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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RK53 DSE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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