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WA03 GVV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 GVV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,872 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,210 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 94,107 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 83,073 miles

front exhaust pipe worn

oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2018 82,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust pipe worn

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,129 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,205 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,517 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 16,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise new o/s door mirror glas

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,158 miles

advise new o/s door mirror glas

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 GVV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA03 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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