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EF53 GKD

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKD
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 101,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at various spots but not weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s and around the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,706 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BURST. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,526 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both need clean (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 84,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,332 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 Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 71,605 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,656 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,656 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,674 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,352 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,824 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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EF53 GKD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EF53 GKD, 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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EF53 GKD is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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