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SN03 VAY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VAY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 73,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,737 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,414 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 63,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,880 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,434 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,761 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,761 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,080 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 57,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,475 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 45,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 15 May 2006 35,402 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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SN03 VAY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 SN03 VAY, 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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SN03 VAY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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