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KE03 BXL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 BXL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,310 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 86,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front to centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,061 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side and Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 78,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 70,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,274 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,191 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,601 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,601 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

REar wiper blade split

Tailgate lock seizing in open position

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,161 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside

Offside front tyre is on the limit on the inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,628 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)

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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KE03 BXL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE03 BXL, 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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KE03 BXL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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