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EA53 VLD

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,818 mi
Last recorded72,818 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe in several places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,447 miles

both headlamps slightly dim, lenses crazed (req polish)

front antiroll bar drop link boots slightly loose

o/s c/v boot cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2019 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both headlamps slightly dim, lenses crazed (req polish)

front antiroll bar drop link boots slightly loose

o/s c/v boot cracking

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,639 miles

brake pipes have some light corrosion

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front /rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,302 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,219 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 26,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 19,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,921 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 VLD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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