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YN53 UCH

2003 Hyundai Getz

Brown Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 UCH
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,537 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from front to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2024 68,009 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 55,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 51,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Cross members and suspenion components very rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Cross members and suspenion components very rusty

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2013 9,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,331 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 30,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,585 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,080 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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YN53 UCH is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Brown with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YN53 UCH, 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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YN53 UCH is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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