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DA03 MLK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 MLK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,436 miles

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

Exhaust corroded (front to flex)

Fail 11 Dec 2023 127,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust corroded (front to flex)

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre nearing limit

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit (inner edge)

Fail 19 Dec 2022 103,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre nearing limit (inner edge)

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,944 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,679 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,120 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,120 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre nearing limit

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,165 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and slight damage to outer sidewall Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,745 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 6,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,659 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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DA03 MLK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA03 MLK, 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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DA03 MLK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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