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RO52 LFN

2002 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LFN
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,354 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 111,400 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 111,398 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 86,949 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Asymmetric Tyre Fitted Incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,581 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,766 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,235 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,801 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RO52 LFN is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,674 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 RO52 LFN, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO52 LFN registered?

RO52 LFN is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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