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VX53 SFK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 106cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SFK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine106cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,993 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror slightly damaged/loose

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,693 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 126,693 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 119,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 108,505 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,043 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 101,043 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,080 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,685 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,619 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,668 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,602 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 SFK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 106cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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