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BU53 DVB

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,107 mi
Last recorded71,107 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DVB
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Bulkhead to OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

NSR tyre pressure appears low

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,100 miles

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

NSF tyre low

OSF tyre bald on the edges

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,546 miles

NSF tyre wearing on the edges

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

OSF tyre bald on the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,764 miles

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

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

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

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,816 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,956 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing thin on the edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSF tyre wearing thin on the edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water pump noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,290 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,206 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 DVB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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