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EA53 VLV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,288 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,288 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,029 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 67,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,802 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,360 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f lower arm,rear bush seperated from its housing but not resulting in any excess play or movement

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f lower are bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,575 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f lower are bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,849 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,760 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 VLV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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