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EA53 VGJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower part of wing corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring on cv joint broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,144 miles

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

slight oil leak at angine

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,144 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight oil leak at angine

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,050 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,079 miles

Engine sump corroded/leaking

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,079 miles

Engine sump corroded/leaking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,861 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,118 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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EA53 VGJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA53 VGJ, 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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EA53 VGJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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