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EA53 VHL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,431 mi
Last recorded183,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 183,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 183,409 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 176,995 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 168,842 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 168,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 159,338 miles

front brake balance needs attention

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 150,877 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened THE ROUND TUBE THAT GOES THROUGH THE FRONT SUBFRAME. (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,214 miles

n/s front tyre inner side wall split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,420 miles

exhaust has a slight blow from flexi joint

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,956 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 VHL 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 83.3%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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