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RX53 SYO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SYO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,613 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,877 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,839 miles

Central Rear rear/central exhaust pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 49,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,057 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 41,022 miles

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

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

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,429 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,429 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 22,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,757 miles

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

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 SYO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX53 SYO, 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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What year was RX53 SYO registered?

RX53 SYO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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