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VX53 CUW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 CUW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,909 miles

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

front subframe covered in underseal

rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,214 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,241 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 31,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres 3mm 175 65 14 t

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,514 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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VX53 CUW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX53 CUW, 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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VX53 CUW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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