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LJ03 KJF

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,641 mi
Last recorded178,641 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KJF
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 178,641 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 171,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2023 171,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 28 May 2023 171,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to hole inexhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak after flex pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system break pipe leaking on the near side in the middle of the car. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 167,593 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 167,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 163,215 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 163,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's inner edge's offside ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,869 miles

Blue smoke emitted

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

Corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Offside Outer CV boot has pinhole

Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have NO pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

* Headlamps heavily frosted *

* Very heavy wear on both front tyres *

Blue smoke emitted

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

Corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm on edges. Nankang 175.65.14T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer CV boot has pinhole

Pass 30 Jun 2018 149,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer c.v boot leaking grease - deteriorated

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

windscreen chip

Fail 30 Jun 2018 149,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer c.v boot leaking grease - deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

windscreen chip

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges - requires tracking to prolong tyre life

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges - requires tracking to prolong tyre life

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 136,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 126,379 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 117,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,287 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,422 miles

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

advise tracking as front tyre wearing on inner edge

front wipers poor

lambda sensor wire rubbing on front drive shaft

rear exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2013 109,422 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tracking as front tyre wearing on inner edge

front wipers poor

lambda sensor wire rubbing on front drive shaft

rear exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,342 miles

see last advice sheet test no.349320682146

Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,342 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

both front outer cv boots age cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv boots slightly age cracking

cuts to front tyres

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to n/s/ outer sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv boots slightly age cracking

cuts to front tyres

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to n/s/ outer sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,826 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 64,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 KJF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LJ03 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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