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EU03 GXJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,886 mi
Last recorded117,886 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 117,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 111,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 107,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,983 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 104,680 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,636 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 81,636 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,027 miles

aux. belts are noisy

head lamp lenses are deteriorated slightly affecting light output

n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,002 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe = £15 , 1 hour labour (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s - pump not operating (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front flexible exhaust section in poor condition

headlight lenses deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 62,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,130 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,513 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked tread and outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge.

o/s/r tyre is slightly cracked in between the tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,671 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,671 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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EU03 GXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EU03 GXJ, 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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EU03 GXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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