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WA03 DFJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,172 mi
Last recorded102,172 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 102,172 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt squeak

Fail 10 Feb 2026 102,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt squeak

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corrosion on power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills / wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt squeek

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,084 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills at rear-both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

auxillary belt squeak

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake balance poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust weak and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in o/s/f strut top when raised on a jack (5.3.2 (c))

noise turning n/s/f wheel

oil overfull

sump pan rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear brake pipes very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake balance poor (1.2.1 (c))

lift in o/s/f strut top when raised on a jack

noise turning n/s/f wheel

sump pan rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear and both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition

headlight patterns poor

noise turning o/s/f wheel possibly wheel bearing

o/s/f brake back half plate missing

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r and both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f brake back plate is rusted away and parts falling off

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,792 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r and both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f brake back plate is rusted away and parts falling off

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,095 miles

All four tyres worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded through advise replacement. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four tyres worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,682 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,682 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 29 May 2015 68,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,905 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2014 62,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2013 58,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 25 May 2013 58,372 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 48,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,822 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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WA03 DFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA03 DFJ, 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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WA03 DFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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