CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU53 BVB

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BVB
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 99,119 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 99,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,392 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,929 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,369 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,366 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear central high level stop light inoperative

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 66,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear central high level stop light inoperative

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 51,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,711 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 19,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,741 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 17,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,940 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
Full Hyundai Getz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU53 BVB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 BVB?

You can check the full history of BU53 BVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU53 BVB registered?

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

Is BU53 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 BVB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU53 BVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU53 BVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.