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LJ53 UVZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,690 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper rubber worn/split

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,356 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,449 miles

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

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

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

rear brake noise

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,900 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,900 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,557 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,267 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,722 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2015 41,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,155 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/s wiper split.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,331 miles

Centre exhaust has slight blow

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre badly perished and worn to 2mm (advise replacement)

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside front pads worn low

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,791 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,095 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 UVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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