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VX53 TXC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 TXC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 47,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,514 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front lower arms corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,939 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 38,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,810 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight under body age related corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,506 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,952 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf gaiter has been resecred but has cgrease around bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,337 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 22,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,838 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,121 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 TXC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

VX53 TXC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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