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MX03 DBY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 DBY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,284 miles

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

underbody undersealed and brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2026 44,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion near suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion near front mount of suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear suspension from flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 42,262 miles

Bonnet secondary catch not holding

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 38,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 38,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 36,271 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 36,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,144 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge/sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge/ sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,601 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread started to crack

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner tread edge worn and sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,303 miles

nearside front tyre tread started to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,658 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall started to crack

Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall started to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,276 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 18,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,348 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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MX03 DBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 MX03 DBY, 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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MX03 DBY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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