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KV53 KZK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KZK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,243 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,976 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 71,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise slight blow on front exhaust joint

advise wipers worn

Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,184 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise slight blow on front exhaust joint

advise wipers worn

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe onto abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight exhaust blow on front joint

Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe onto abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight exhaust blow on front joint

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise both front outer cv boots perished

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,004 miles

front outer drive shaft gators starting to split

n/s/f lense cover lose

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front outer drive shaft gators starting to split

n/s/f lense cover lose

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust system corroded and blowing slighty on rear section

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise replacement

advise o/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust system corroded and blowing slighty on rear section

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise replacement

advise o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,083 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise slight exhaust blow on front flexy joint

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,625 miles

advise exhaust rusty

advise n/s/f worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,621 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise exhaust rusty

advise n/s/f worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 43,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,092 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,321 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,689 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)

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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KV53 KZK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV53 KZK, 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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KV53 KZK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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