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SJ03 JSS

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 JSS
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished due to age

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,681 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,038 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,814 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,180 miles

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

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

Nearside front sub frame rear bolt apears bent .

Rear number plate starting to detieorate .

Tail gate handle starting to sieze

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front sub frame rear bolt apears bent .

Rear number plate starting to detieorate .

Tail gate handle starting to sieze

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 34,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,663 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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SJ03 JSS is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJ03 JSS, 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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SJ03 JSS is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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