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BU53 PFO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,797 mi
Last recorded25,797 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe and to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 24,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 24,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 22,416 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 22,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wrong size tyre - 175/65 14 fitted and should be 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,940 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 22 Oct 2013 15,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,584 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 PFO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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