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BU53 DDN

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DDN
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,664 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

oil filter leaking

wipers worn/juddering

Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,626 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

oil filter leaking

wipers worn/juddering

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,916 miles

both rear shock absorber outer dirt rubber covers badly corroded

damage to o/s/r quarter pannel is damaged but no sharp edges

gear knob loose

vin number missing from under windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber outer dirt rubber covers badly corroded

damage to o/s/r quarter pannel is damaged but no sharp edges

gear knob loose

vin number missing from under windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,799 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 DDN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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