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LK53 BTZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 65,411 miles

Front Lower fog light loose

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 65,411 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower fog light loose

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,174 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 55,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,709 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,353 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,288 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated/splitting

Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,288 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated/splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,155 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,155 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,927 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,875 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 12,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 4,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,715 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 4,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,122 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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LK53 BTZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK53 BTZ, 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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What year was LK53 BTZ registered?

LK53 BTZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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