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EA53 VGL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VGL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,404 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 75,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,884 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,908 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 45,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,314 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,800 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 VGL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc 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 EA53 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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