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NX53 FKC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 FKC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,510 miles

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

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

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

General under body corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 71,510 miles

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

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

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

General under body corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,748 miles

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

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

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

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

General under body corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 64,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 63,816 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,034 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,279 miles

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

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

both headlamps fading

Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both headlamps fading

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,453 miles

ns centre/lower brake pipe corroded

nsr and osf tyres deep cracks

oil leak

osr tyre cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2017 61,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating nsr (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf (3.7.B.3)

ns centre/lower brake pipe corroded

nsr and osf tyres deep cracks

oil leak

osr tyre cracks

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively osr (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very close to fail need wheel off for closer look (3.5.1g)

both front headlamps starting to fade

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

osf, nsr, osr tyres cracking and showing signs of ageing

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to fail need wheel of for closer look (3.5.1g)

both front headlamp starting to fade

the other tyres are cracking and showing sign of ageing

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to fail need wheel of for closer look (3.5.1g)

both front headlamp starting to fade

the other tyres are cracking and showing sign of ageing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,930 miles

Both Offside tyres worn and cracking round outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,686 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,996 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,371 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,203 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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NX53 FKC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX53 FKC, 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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NX53 FKC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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