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PO53 AOB

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 AOB
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,101 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 103,100 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,009 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 84,840 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,797 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe corroded and badly worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint on flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,876 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes from abs unit

surface corrosion on front to back brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes from abs unit surface corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,794 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes from abs unit surface corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,648 miles

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

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

brake pipes from abs unit beginning to corrode

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,863 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges(stepped tyre)

small cracks in offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

offside front tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges(stepped tyre)

small cracks in offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

offside front tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust centre section poor in condition and blowing

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Fail 2 Nov 2011 28,872 miles

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

advise front brake pads worn low!

advise nearside rear tyre nailed!

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,872 miles

advise front brake pads worn low!

advise nearside rear tyre nailed!

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,918 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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PO53 AOB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PO53 AOB, 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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PO53 AOB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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