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AU03 BYA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BYA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,154 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,423 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,293 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 97,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to b/plate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,423 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play either side front link arm ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,423 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play either side front link arm ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to either side b/plates (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to b/plate (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front pipes to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,115 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shockabsorbers (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,769 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,673 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 18 May 2010 41,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 34,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,490 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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AU03 BYA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AU03 BYA, 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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AU03 BYA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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