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EA53 VGY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,552 mi
Last recorded169,552 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 169,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs unit to front joints and both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush seperated from its bonding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,993 miles

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

child seat fitted at o/s/r restricting access to seatbelt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,697 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre cut on s/wall

Fail 20 Jan 2014 145,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/side front tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,355 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 131,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 125,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 119,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,642 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 112,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 112,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,139 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 105,139 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 20 Nov 2006 89,426 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 VGY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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