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BU53 VVC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VVC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,968 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,464 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,863 miles

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

SUMP BADLEY RUSTED AND STARTED TO LEAK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,863 miles

SUMP BADLEY RUSTED AND STARTED TO LEAK

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,410 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,146 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,395 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,867 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 x c uts in n/s/front tyre outer wall.

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 VVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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