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BV53 EFY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 EFY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,971 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,962 miles

Emissions not tested broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,441 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,441 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter was loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,446 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 71,446 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,526 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 62,526 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,955 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 47,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,937 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 28,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,720 miles

minor cut in n/s/r outer wall

slight cracks in both rear tyre side walls + wear low=n/s 3mm o/s 4mm (limit =1.6mm)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,675 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 14,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

rear wiper blade split.

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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BV53 EFY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV53 EFY, 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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BV53 EFY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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