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KE03 EEW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 EEW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 125,854 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 121,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 115,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 105,222 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop link top boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,474 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 95,285 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil and coolant levels low

Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,356 miles

both front outer c.v boots deteriated

Pass 10 May 2018 86,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,748 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

high visibility/ centre stop lamp inoperative

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge- stepped pattern/ design

offside rear tyre tread is slightly perished/ cracked

offside rear tyre tread is wearing uneven/ lumpy

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 76,463 miles

both rear tyres outer edges craked

Fail 23 May 2015 76,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer edges craked

Pass 19 May 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre age cracking slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,365 miles

brake pipes on rear axle have some corrosion

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly cracking in side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 45,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 33,930 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 EEW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KE03 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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