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PJ53 UCU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 UCU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,461 miles

o/s/r tyre very poor

Fail 15 Oct 2024 80,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre very poor

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 76,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,493 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2020 62,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 54,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,801 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,170 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,232 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,232 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 27,555 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,895 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 UCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ53 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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