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YJ53 LWY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear before front joints (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear pipes on n/s/f chassis before junction (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear pipes on n/s/f chassis before junction (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,989 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,635 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexi deteriated

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,260 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 30,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 22,155 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 10,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 1,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 582 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 LWY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YJ53 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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