2003 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · NK53 FKG
2003 Hyundai Getz (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 58,041 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI GETZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK53 FKG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2020
- 58,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK53 FKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Getz (NK53 FKG) between October 2006 and October 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
NK53 FKG Mileage History
- 17/10/200619,368 mi
- 09/10/200724,930 mi+5,562 mi
- 13/10/200830,919 mi+5,989 mi
- 17/10/200830,964 mi+45 mi
- 21/10/200934,087 mi+3,123 mi
- 23/10/201035,952 mi+1,865 mi
- 28/10/201138,030 mi+2,078 mi
- 28/10/201138,030 mi
- 17/10/201239,696 mi+1,666 mi
- 25/10/201341,928 mi+2,232 mi
- 25/10/201341,928 mi
- 24/10/201445,170 mi+3,242 mi
- 24/10/201445,170 mi
- 26/10/201547,572 mi+2,402 mi
- 26/10/201547,572 mi
- 26/10/201649,796 mi+2,224 mi
- 27/10/201649,796 mi
- 23/10/201752,147 mi+2,351 mi
- 26/10/201752,149 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/201854,248 mi+2,099 mi
- 25/10/201956,197 mi+1,949 mi
- 26/10/201956,198 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202058,041 mi+1,843 mi
Average of roughly 2,759 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Getz
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: HYUNDAI GETZ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Clutch release-bearing and cable wear(Moderate)
Urban Getz models often need a clutch earlier than expected, with noisy release bearings and heavy or inconsistent pedal action as the usual warning signs.
- Brake-pipe and subframe corrosion(Serious)
The shells hold up fairly well, but UK road salt attacks exposed brake pipes, subframe edges and mounting points. Neglected cars can move from advisories to MOT failures quickly.
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- Clutch release-bearing and cable wearModerate
Urban Getz models often need a clutch earlier than expected, with noisy release bearings and heavy or inconsistent pedal action as the usual warning signs.
- Brake-pipe and subframe corrosionSerious
The shells hold up fairly well, but UK road salt attacks exposed brake pipes, subframe edges and mounting points. Neglected cars can move from advisories to MOT failures quickly.
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