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WK53 DBU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DBU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,493 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 102,288 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by the tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & insecure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose calliper carrier bolts insecure (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,536 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,536 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,172 miles

Damage to windscreen Zone A

Imbalance on front brakes

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to windscreen Zone A

Imbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,310 miles

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak from oil filter

Fail 6 Nov 2012 50,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,581 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 36,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,311 miles

Both rear tyres perished but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,855 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 11,797 miles

Advise imbalance of 24% on the front brakes

Advise nearside front tyre close to legal minimum of 1.6mm on the outside edge

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,797 miles

Advise imbalance of 24% on the front brakes

Advise nearside front tyre close to legal minimum of 1.6mm on the outside edge

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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WK53 DBU 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 61.9%.

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 WK53 DBU, 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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WK53 DBU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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