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LJ53 APY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,248 mi
Last recorded42,248 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 APY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 40,092 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 40,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,398 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 38,398 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,756 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 36,756 miles

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 Nov 2021 35,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 35,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,521 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. slight damage to mounting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 26,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 25,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 22,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracked and split on inside side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,369 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condtion around side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 8,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 7,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,704 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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LJ53 APY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LJ53 APY, 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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LJ53 APY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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