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HJ52 WGG

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WGG
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,528 miles

number plates in poor condition

rear brake pipes have slight rusty

slight imbalance on brakes and hand brake near limit

Fail 24 Sep 2025 93,506 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,719 miles

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

poor beam patterns

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Fail 16 Oct 2024 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

poor beam patterns

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,828 miles

most brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,093 miles

the brake pipes that are NOT covered in underseal have a heavy amount of corrosion (advisable at this stage)

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,965 miles

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 16 Oct 2020 73,883 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,779 miles

exhaust has minor blow

rear brake pipes across axle has some corrosion also some covered in underseal

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN - CLOUDY COVERS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN - CLOUDY COVERS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has minor blow

rear brake pipes across axle has some corrosion also some covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,901 miles

exhaust flexy has slight blow

poor beam patterns

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,842 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 41,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,983 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,347 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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HJ52 WGG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ52 WGG, 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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HJ52 WGG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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