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LJ03 KHY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

40,147 mi
Last recorded40,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KHY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,147 miles

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 11 Jun 2026 40,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2025 37,845 miles

175 65 r14

brake discs rusty

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 25 Mar 2025 37,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no aim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no aim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

175 65 r14

both front tyres perished in tread

brake discs rusty

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,344 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 36,469 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 33,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 33,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 30,128 miles

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

high level brake light out.

nail in near side rear tyre.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 May 2016 30,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light out.

nail in near side rear tyre.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 May 2015 28,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rub marks on windscreen but not obsructing drivers view

Fail 22 May 2015 28,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SOME RUB MARKS TO FRONT SCREEN BUT NOT OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 21 May 2014 25,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 25,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2012 19,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 19,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 10,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 8,407 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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LJ03 KHY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LJ03 KHY, 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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LJ03 KHY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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