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AK52 ESF

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ESF
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 84,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,637 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,717 miles

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

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

exhaust middle pipe starting to split

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,360 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,360 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both shoulders, nearly through to cords on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weaping (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both shoulders, nearly through to cords on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder & badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weaping (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,645 miles

Corrosion to rear springs and exhaust system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,701 miles

badge attached to hazard warning light switch

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,574 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,149 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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AK52 ESF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 ESF, 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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AK52 ESF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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