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HY03 DZV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DZV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 130,855 miles

Beam image blurry headlamp lenses tarnished.

Both front tyres wearing at edges.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside rear tyres perished.

Oiliness to engine.

Pass 22 May 2025 123,414 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear sill to arch.

Slight play in nearside front drop link.

Fail 16 May 2025 123,411 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion starting offside rear sill to arch.

Slight play in nearside front drop link.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,525 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad starting to split

Sump pan corroded, oil wetness to engine

Fail 4 Jun 2024 116,523 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad starting to split

Head lamps tarnished

Off side wind screen washer weak

Sump pan corroded, oil wetness to engine

Pass 2 Jun 2023 109,233 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 109,230 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching in (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Pass 9 May 2022 100,996 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Secondary bonnet catch not working.

Slight perishing to all tyres.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,416 miles

Long park brake travel

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,414 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Head lamps tarnished

Long park brake travel

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,053 miles

Beam image blurry.

Both front tyres close to legal limit and starting to perish.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,051 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Beam image blurry.

Both front tyres close to legal limit and starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,916 miles

Center brake lamp not working.

Front side lamps dim.

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

Slight exhaust blow front joint.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,913 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Center brake lamp not working.

Front side lamps dim.

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

Slight exhaust blow front joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,739 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,199 miles

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Front exhaust bracket broken away

Off side rear tyre scuffed @ outer side wall, perished and cracking through tread

Oil leak @ engine

Third brake lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,197 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Off side (2.5.C.1a)

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Front exhaust bracket broken away

Off side rear tyre scuffed @ outer side wall, perished and cracking through tread

Oil leak @ engine

Third brake lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2016 68,047 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak @ engine

Fail 31 May 2016 68,047 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working Off side and near side (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Off side and near side (1.8.A.1b)

Head lamps tarnished

Off side rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak @ engine

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,618 miles

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak at engine.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,615 miles

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

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Oil leak at engine.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,321 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 54,667 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Near side rear tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 20 May 2013 54,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Near side rear tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 May 2012 50,566 miles

Battery insecure.

Slight wetness to offside rear shock absorber.

Fail 21 May 2012 50,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure.

Slight wetness to offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,441 miles

battery insecure

slight exhaust blow @ centre section

windscreen chipped and cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,441 miles

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

battery insecure

slight exhaust blow @ centre section

windscreen chipped and cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 41,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,860 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 22,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,583 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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HY03 DZV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY03 DZV, 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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HY03 DZV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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