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WU53 CUV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 CUV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,012 miles

General front and rear suspension corroded

Rear Inner Wheels corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 46,012 miles

General front and rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Wheels corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,541 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear Beam corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 41,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,924 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,391 miles

Nearside beam pattern slightly distorted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,227 miles

Headlamp beam image blurred

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 30,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,340 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 18,340 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,466 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 131,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,340 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WU53 CUV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU53 CUV, 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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WU53 CUV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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