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YN53 KVT

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 KVT
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 115,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 115,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 106,796 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened f/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2024 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2023 98,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2023 98,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 98,184 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow chalk 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing is badly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 95,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing is badly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,829 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 92,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,095 miles

All metal brake pipes have various corroded sections.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Headlamp lenses faded and dull.

Offside front anti-roll bar link worn.

Offside outer C.V gaitor perished.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,420 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion around underside

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,420 miles

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion around underside

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,645 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Various brake pipes corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,645 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Various brake pipes corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,418 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,008 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroding

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

front brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroding

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

front brake pads low

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,419 miles

Front to Rear Brake Line corroding in centre.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,419 miles

Front to Rear Brake Line corroding in centre.

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,956 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules & Brake Pipe Unions are all corroding.

Exhaust Flexible Section is deteriorating.

Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip.

Minor Play in Steering Rack.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S/R Tyre is approaching low.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,042 miles

Brake Lines have been greased.

Exhaust is deteriorating, including the flexi.

Front Brake Pads are approaching low.

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall is deteriorating.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,042 miles

Brake Lines have been greased.

Exhaust is deteriorating, including the flexi.

Front Brake Pads are approaching low.

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall is deteriorating.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,878 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,721 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,657 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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YN53 KVT is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN53 KVT, 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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YN53 KVT is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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