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BU53 BVC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BVC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,345 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

hand break high

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt temp repair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

hand break high

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,402 miles

heavy oil leak from oil filter.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,404 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 47,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,363 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 40,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,063 miles

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

osr tyre poor

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,629 miles

All tyres are getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,940 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
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BU53 BVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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