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VU52 LWJ

2002 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,700 mi
Last recorded118,700 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 118,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 64,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,826 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 37,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,975 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,267 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,033 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,647 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 13,708 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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VU52 LWJ is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VU52 LWJ, 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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VU52 LWJ is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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