2003 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · EK53 BYC
2003 Hyundai Getz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2003. Recorded mileage 65,520 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI GETZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1341cc
EK53 BYC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
- 65,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Hyundai Getz
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EK53 BYC Mileage History
- 27/10/202160,943 mi
- 28/10/202263,497 mi+2,554 mi
- 31/10/202365,520 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 2,277 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
EK53 BYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Getz (EK53 BYC) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: HYUNDAI GETZ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Clutch release-bearing and cable wear(Moderate)
Urban Getz models often need a clutch earlier than expected, with noisy release bearings and heavy or inconsistent pedal action as the usual warning signs.
- Brake-pipe and subframe corrosion(Serious)
The shells hold up fairly well, but UK road salt attacks exposed brake pipes, subframe edges and mounting points. Neglected cars can move from advisories to MOT failures quickly.
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