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EA53 VLB

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,451 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S lower. (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front N/S and O/S Heavy corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,481 miles

front discs rusty only part pads contacting

osf nsf tyres low renew asap

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,260 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 35,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,889 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 VLB is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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