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MW03 MWJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,015 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 96,015 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,487 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 76,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,225 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,139 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,957 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,542 miles

Both front outer CV joint gaiters are deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,329 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2010 62,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,302 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 MWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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