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LK53 NRJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,937 mi
Last recorded160,937 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 160,937 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 160,937 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 160,028 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 158,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 158,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,474 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 154,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

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

both headlight tarnsihed

front bonnet corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,118 miles

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

both headlight tarnished

both rear wheel arch outer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,364 miles

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

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,277 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,591 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 97,591 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,037 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,876 miles

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

engine mannegment light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,903 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,600 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,600 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,896 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,003 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inwardly

Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,739 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 37,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,812 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 NRJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 NRJ, 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 NRJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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