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BU03 FCL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FCL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 84,045 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2026 84,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,414 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 72,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,979 miles

both sills slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front lower wing slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,913 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sub-frame ,axel,sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 53,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.1558013 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,894 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder slightly damp but no signs of leaks during pressure test

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 50,892 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder slightly damp but no signs of leaks during pressure test

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

Pass 2 May 2017 35,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 31,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,794 miles

Centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 28,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,031 miles

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,098 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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BU03 FCL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BU03 FCL, 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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BU03 FCL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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