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AY53 ESU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ESU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to wishbones on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 7 Jan 2017 108,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,887 miles

front sidelight bulbs are dim/blackened

rear springs are corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front sidelight bulbs are dim/blackened

rear springs are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,457 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 77,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,996 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,672 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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AY53 ESU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY53 ESU, 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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AY53 ESU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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