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RX53 SXJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,574 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 89,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,371 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,722 miles

N/S/R Tyre perrished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre perrished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,014 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,606 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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RX53 SXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX53 SXJ, 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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RX53 SXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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