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KE53 DFJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,795 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 70,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside (see chalk mark) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,768 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake drums may have slight ovality

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,061 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,096 miles

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside of front subframe has historical impact damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,430 miles

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

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

Nearside of front subframe has historical impact damage

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,524 miles

please note that front subframe has suffered a hard impact to lower nearside.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 27,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,215 miles

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

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)

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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KE53 DFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KE53 DFJ, 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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KE53 DFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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