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EA53 VHK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 86,403 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,352 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear centre seat belt locking mechanism stiff to operate

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,774 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,014 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,014 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,125 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,328 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 29,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,743 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 VHK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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