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PO53 BNU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 BNU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,421 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 56,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 53,814 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 53,813 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen slightly marked by wipers

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,241 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

scratches on windscreen from wiper blades

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front sub-frame corroding

offside front tyre cracking

rear sub-frame covered in under-seal

scratches to offside windscreen from wiper

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located protruding the cup (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front sub-frame corroding

offside front tyre cracking

rear sub-frame covered in under-seal

scratches to offside windscreen from wiper

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorating

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,206 miles

o/s front wiper blade is split slightly.

rear brake pipes over rear axle are corroding.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

headlamp aim both on minimum height

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,001 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,605 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,007 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 32,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,029 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,268 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 BNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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