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LK53 BKJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,367 mi
Last recorded115,367 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 115,367 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,181 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,154 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,784 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 111,781 miles

Obligatory mirror missing Offside (3.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,020 miles

General body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,151 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,727 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 107,727 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,921 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust blowing

Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,135 miles

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion over vehicle

O.s.f tyre has inner side wall damage

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,315 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,315 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,590 miles

slight niose n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,280 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,274 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 72,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 72,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LK53 BKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK53 BKJ, 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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LK53 BKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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