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VX53 RZH

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,457 mi
Last recorded88,457 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RZH
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 88,457 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2026 88,443 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,483 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,901 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,495 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mil on.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,863 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 RZH is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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