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MW03 DBU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 DBU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,721 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 82,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 82,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,959 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))

Pass 18 May 2017 76,129 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 76,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 73,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 68,388 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 65,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,441 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,560 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 49,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 45,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,074 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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MW03 DBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW03 DBU, 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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MW03 DBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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