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VU03 XYP

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XYP
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,100 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,672 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 69,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 63,211 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak sealed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2020 60,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,335 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread/sidewalls

Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread/sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,559 miles

head lights misting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,064 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,974 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,974 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,815 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,875 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 37,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 29,643 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 XYP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VU03 XYP, 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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What year was VU03 XYP registered?

VU03 XYP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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