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FJ53 KAA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,644 mi
Last recorded44,644 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KAA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 44,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 42,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,252 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,564 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,447 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 40,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,655 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber deterioration

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight blowing to exhaust system

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,518 miles

Front washer jets operation poor, suspect blockege in pump.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 17,598 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,761 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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FJ53 KAA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc 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 FJ53 KAA, 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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FJ53 KAA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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