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YJ53 LMY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,983 mi
Last recorded56,983 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LMY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,983 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,768 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 46,768 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,472 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front hanger (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,743 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,242 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,238 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,238 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,253 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre low on inside

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,518 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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YJ53 LMY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ53 LMY, 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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YJ53 LMY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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