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EU03 XJL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 XJL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,965 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn, no excessive movement.

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

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

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear axle bushes worn, no excessive movement.

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

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

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 50,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,633 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, heavily feathered inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,445 miles

wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,271 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 20,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 17,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,353 miles

front brakes worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,740 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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EU03 XJL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU03 XJL, 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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What year was EU03 XJL registered?

EU03 XJL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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