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VU03 SWF

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 SWF
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (c))

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

slight blue smoke on acceleration

vehicle burning oil

Fail 25 Oct 2021 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle burning oil

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,474 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,932 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,874 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,433 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 74,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,543 miles

exhausy system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,128 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to near side front wing

general corrision underneath car

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,159 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2011 26,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,500 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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VU03 SWF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU03 SWF, 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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VU03 SWF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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