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BU53 VHP

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,803 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 60,803 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2024 59,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,202 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 53,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively * (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 50,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively * (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,052 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 44,785 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,279 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 39,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,356 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,581 miles

rear number plate

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 19,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,015 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 VHP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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