Hyundai Getz (2003)
2003 Hyundai Getz
CarHunch analysed 11,292 real MOT records for the 2003 Hyundai Getz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Hyundai Getz is a below-average performer at MOT time, with a 72.7% first-time pass rate trailing the UK average of 80% by a notable 7.3 percentage points. More concerning, nearly one in three of these cars (31.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above the threshold for buyer worry.
At an average mileage of 57,358 miles for a 21-year-old car, these Getz examples are relatively low-mileage, yet they're still accumulating an average of 4.85 failures and 22.1 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related faults develop even at modest distances. Before committing to one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and structural corrosion, since the advisory count hints at age-related deterioration rather than isolated problems.
What to check before buying a 2003 Hyundai Getz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 11,284 | 72.7% | 4.85 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 64.5% | 5 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 77.9% | 2.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Hyundai Getz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Hyundai Getz vehicles fall between 42,591 and 69,608 miles.
2003 Hyundai Getz — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,001 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Hyundai Getz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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92%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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85.6%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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83.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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80.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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43.4%
Oil leak
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43.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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