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BU53 BTV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BTV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 49,508 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,004 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 41,004 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,855 miles

front brake pads low

judder on rear brakes [rbt]

rear brake pipes corroding

squeel on nsf wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,471 miles

corrosion on nsr/osr brake pipes

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,189 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,180 miles

front tyres have light cracks on sidewall.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,448 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades are just starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,102 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking from age deteriation. No plys or cords exposed at this time.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking from age deteriation. No plys or cords exposed at this time.

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,544 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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BU53 BTV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU53 BTV, 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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BU53 BTV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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