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LB52 WMD

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WMD
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,165 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,165 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,866 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 92,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking in front of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 85,181 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 85,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,354 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 77,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nearside & Offside wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,019 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Nearside & Offside wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,126 miles

some underside surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,794 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 41,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,732 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2010 34,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2009 28,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wiper blades worn nearside rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,036 miles

wiper blades worn nearside rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,705 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 18,705 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,226 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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LB52 WMD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 LB52 WMD, 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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LB52 WMD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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