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PJ53 OCU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OCU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Beam Axle. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,200 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Small blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,379 miles

Blow on centre exhaust

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak on sump

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link bar

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,423 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 58,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,546 miles

Front pads low

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2021 50,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front pads low

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,031 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,068 miles

vin number missing from front screen

Fail 20 Dec 2019 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vin number missing from front screen

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 25,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 23,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,968 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,114 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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PJ53 OCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJ53 OCU, 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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PJ53 OCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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