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HF03 HBA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HBA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 58,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OS/NS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,287 miles

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

front metal coolant pipe corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,917 miles

number plates in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner sections of there tread patterns.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on the outer section of its tread pattern.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,186 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the inner section of its tread pattern.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner section of its tread pattern.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,036 miles

both front outer drive shaft gaitors perished

healamp lenzes faded and starting to effect beam immage

nearside front tyre wearing thin 2mm inner tred

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp lens deteriation

offside headlamp lens deteriation

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,890 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

cracks/crazeing to nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre

nearside front headlamp lens deteriation

no radio face

offside front headlamp lens deteriation

slight deteriation front number plate

surface corrosion to offside front suspension components. particuler note of strut caseing and lower arm forward mounting

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks/crazeing to nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre

nearside front headlamp lens deteriation

no radio face

offside front headlamp lens deteriation

slight deteriation front number plate

surface corrosion to offside front suspension components. particuler note of strut caseing and lower arm forward mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,885 miles

Rear washer jet not operating.

Rear wiper blade split.

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,205 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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HF03 HBA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF03 HBA, 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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HF03 HBA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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