2003 Hyundai Getz · 5,375 MOT tests
2003 Hyundai Getz reliability
2003 Hyundai Getzs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Getz years (5,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Getzs: 46.2%)
- 49.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Getzs: 46.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 73,934
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Hyundai Getz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.9%
- Suspension20.9%
- Body, chassis and structure16.1%
- Brakes11.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Tyres7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 4.99%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.91%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.58%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (29.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.62%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (10.53%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (10.36%)
Is a 2003 Hyundai Getz reliable?
2003 Hyundai Getzs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Getz years (5,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Hyundai Getz MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.48% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.13% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Hyundai Getz have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Hyundai Getz shows 73,934 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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