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VX53 CTK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 CTK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 87,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,143 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision cluster (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,279 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 137,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,125 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,125 miles

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,108 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,764 miles

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 13 Oct 2009 14,728 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,200 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VX53 CTK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX53 CTK, 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 VX53 CTK registered?

VX53 CTK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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