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SP53 BBU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BBU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 65,302 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,602 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.587% (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,944 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 53,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,280 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,234 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,336 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,760 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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SP53 BBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP53 BBU, 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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SP53 BBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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