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KE03 BXV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

55,214 mi
Last recorded55,214 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 BXV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED, NOT AFFECTING ROADWORTHINESS OF VEHICLE

Fail 31 Jul 2025 55,210 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED, NOT AFFECTING ROADWORTHINESS OF VEHICLE

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,519 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 54,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification drop link broken- (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,663 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 53,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 53,652 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Overheated on test

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,243 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,258 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 46,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,332 miles

front pads low

hand break high

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

hand break high

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,503 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,503 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,204 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 16,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,069 miles

discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 12,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,526 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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KE03 BXV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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