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EA53 VLR

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,538 mi
Last recorded49,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VLR
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,068 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has low tread on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,997 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 43,983 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,841 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,926 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are deteriorated

offside fron tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,712 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 19,515 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 19,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,637 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 VLR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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