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EA53 VKX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,055 mi
Last recorded133,055 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VKX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 133,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,972 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,718 miles

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

clutch noise

Fail 29 Sep 2013 100,681 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

clutch noise

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 77,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake discs corroded on edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 54,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2008 42,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,638 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 VKX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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