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BU53 OXL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,738 mi
Last recorded66,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OXL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,738 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 59,607 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,440 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 38,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,206 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,915 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,925 miles

N/S/F/CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 26 Nov 2009 23,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F/CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,218 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,361 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,375 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 OXL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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