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EA53 VME

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,233 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots nearly split open (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 68,233 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots nearly split open (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 53,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,776 miles

both front Headlight lenses fading starting to effect light pattern and intensity

Fail 28 Jan 2017 50,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front Headlight lenses fading starting to effect light pattern and intensity

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,061 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)

wipers poor

Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,061 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,480 miles

advise slight lip front discs

Fail 18 Oct 2012 34,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise slight lip front discs

advise washers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,502 miles

advise headlamp aim on the lower limit

advise wipers getting smeary

strong advise n/s/r tyre perished on the outer wall almost through to inner structure

strong advise rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 25 Jan 2012 31,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise headlamp aim on the lower limit

advise wipers getting smeary

strong advise n/s/r tyre perished on the outer wall almost through to inner structure

strong advise rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,843 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn onthe outer edge below 2mm

advise o/s/f tyre below 3mm on the inner edge

strong advise n/s/f outer brake pad appears damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,235 miles

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

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 VME is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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