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YE03 RCS

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RCS
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,692 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle has light front end damage ! but is Secure..

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,362 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,858 miles

Offside Front Washer not working but near side provides enough water

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to center section flange leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated causing poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated causing poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer not working but near side provides enough water

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn and has perish splits within the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,155 miles

Coolant leak slight from bottom hose ()

left rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,997 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,815 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 71,815 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,565 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,445 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks on engine

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,444 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,593 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,437 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,103 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 46,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 30,686 miles

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

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

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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YE03 RCS is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc 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 YE03 RCS, 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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YE03 RCS is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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