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Hyundai Getz

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,341 cc

LX53 DFYMOT history

LX53 DFY is a blue petrol Hyundai Getz first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 76,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,471 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Getz
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,341 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DFY was last recorded at 76,471 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,041 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
430 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,471 miles
  • 2025 – 76,041 miles
  • 2024 – 70,105 miles
  • 2023 – 69,480 miles
  • 2022 – 68,351 miles
  • 2021 – 67,146 miles
  • 2020 – 65,518 miles
  • 2019 – 62,915 miles
  • 2018 – 60,451 miles
  • 2017 – 57,743 miles
  • 2016 – 55,419 miles
  • 2015 – 51,559 miles
  • 2014 – 48,483 miles
  • 2013 – 44,635 miles
  • 2012 – 39,788 miles
  • 2011 – 35,987 miles
  • 2010 – 32,292 miles
  • 2009 – 27,806 miles
  • 2008 – 24,696 miles
  • 2007 – 20,693 miles
  • 2006 – 15,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust middle pipe very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    933187605020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,471 miles (+430)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    408867214248
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,041 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    195320012377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,105 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    946023739441
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,097 miles (+617)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    830776183708
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,480 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    997157241557
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,480 miles (+1,129)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    223053876435
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    119445585002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,351 miles (+1,205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    670753431439
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,146 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    639846036087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,518 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    576033095026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,915 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    106370440151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,451 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    547101944746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    346769616369
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe badly corroded. small holes along seam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail57,743 miles (+2,324)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    791636243366
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe badly corroded. small holes along seam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass55,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    277720461477
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle pipe very rusty

  17. Fail55,419 miles (+3,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    113102050713
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle pipe very rusty

  18. Pass51,559 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    148688705283
    • NoteFront outer cv boots cracking

  19. Fail51,549 miles (+3,066)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    789235205203
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront outer cv boots cracking

  20. Pass48,483 miles (+3,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    105700114209
    • NoteCenter stop light inop

  21. Pass44,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    246521113214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,635 miles (+4,847)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    456601013215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass39,788 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    107582602261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,987 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    447188601245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,897 miles
    Test number
    335914701403
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail35,897 miles (+3,605)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,897 miles
    Test number
    368064701245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail32,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,292 miles
    Test number
    734281420212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass32,292 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,292 miles
    Test number
    980061220242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,806 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,806 miles
    Test number
    283889239248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,696 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,696 miles
    Test number
    112679738288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass20,693 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    721122737297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass15,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,683 miles
    Test number
    314402246424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DFY

Does LX53 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DFY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DFY?
The MOT on LX53 DFY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 DFY done?
LX53 DFY was recorded at 76,471 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has LX53 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DFY has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 DFY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 DFY find?
LX53 DFY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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