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BV53 EYU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

111,002 mi
Last recorded111,002 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 EYU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 111,002 miles

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

Nearside and offside lower sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside lower wheel arch corroded but not structural

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

Unable to fully inspect quality of repair to Nearside and offside rear wheel arches as fibre glass has been applied

Fail 21 Mar 2026 111,002 miles

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

Nearside and offside lower sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside lower wheel arch corroded but not structural

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

Unable to fully inspect quality of repair to Nearside and offside rear wheel arches as fibre glass has been applied

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 105,567 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 105,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,179 miles

Front handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fender has surface rust

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 100,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,395 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,277 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 46,320 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,416 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,311 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 11,575 miles

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

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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BV53 EYU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BV53 EYU, 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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BV53 EYU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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