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BU53 VVE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VVE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 81,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 77,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section & front joint also clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,908 miles

exhaust corroded slight leak

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,066 miles

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,726 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,980 miles

condition n/s/r tyre wall

fluctuation and balance on rear brakes n/s slow

front number plate condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,772 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2011 13,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,862 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 VVE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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