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EA53 VGT

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,877 mi
Last recorded89,877 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VGT
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,930 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washers weak

Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 May 2021 72,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid low///brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 May 2021 72,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid low///brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 May 2020 66,940 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished but not split

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge + ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM !! (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 52,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi pipe rusty and deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,617 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight condensation in both rear tail lights

Pass 9 May 2013 35,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,562 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING BADLY ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 12 May 2011 27,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2010 24,408 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 May 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,578 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 15 May 2007 11,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,031 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 VGT is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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