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Hyundai Getz

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

LX53 DGUMOT history

LX53 DGU is a silver petrol Hyundai Getz first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,306 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Getz
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DGU was last recorded at 63,306 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,298 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,306 miles
  • 2024 – 61,997 miles
  • 2023 – 54,076 miles
  • 2022 – 48,454 miles
  • 2021 – 47,989 miles
  • 2020 – 45,995 miles
  • 2019 – 44,518 miles
  • 2018 – 42,016 miles
  • 2017 – 39,544 miles
  • 2016 – 37,557 miles
  • 2015 – 35,222 miles
  • 2014 – 32,667 miles
  • 2013 – 29,775 miles
  • 2012 – 26,388 miles
  • 2011 – 23,321 miles
  • 2010 – 16,055 miles
  • 2009 – 9,030 miles
  • 2008 – 4,179 miles
  • 2007 – 4,052 miles
  • 2006 – 3,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,306 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED SLIGHTLY
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,306 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    863666405589
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail63,298 miles (+1,301)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    379614059121
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components

  3. Pass61,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    427949098208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,997 miles (+7,921)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    292066833834
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass54,076 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    497272981506
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass48,454 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    463677562419
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has corrosion but no leak

  7. Fail48,454 miles (+465)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    848494704329
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has corrosion but no leak

  8. Pass47,989 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    481790238156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass45,995 miles (+1,477)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    146897143962
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass44,518 miles (+2,502)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    607924324104
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass42,016 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    179579593276
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail42,016 miles (+2,472)1 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    296999381624
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass39,544 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    520285584027
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail39,487 miles (+1,930)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    348983113833
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass37,557 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    412073599060
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass35,222 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    535801438128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,667 miles (+2,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    197127944275
    • NoteOFFSIDE TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE
    • NotePASSENGER WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT AND PERISH

  18. Pass29,775 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    608662353221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,388 miles (+3,067)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    435229242274
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass23,321 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    936345951225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,055 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,055 miles
    Test number
    903270760273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,030 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,030 miles
    Test number
    823661159285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,179 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,179 miles
    Test number
    972171968279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,052 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,052 miles
    Test number
    333820257470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    3,775 miles
    Test number
    930171946248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail3,775 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,775 miles
    Test number
    384591846433
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LX53 DGU

Does LX53 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DGU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DGU?
The MOT on LX53 DGU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 DGU done?
LX53 DGU was recorded at 63,306 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has LX53 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DGU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 DGU 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 DGU find?
LX53 DGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel arch corroded slightly, and 5 more.

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