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EJ52 LKM

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 LKM
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 102,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside headlamp beam images weak.

offside and nearside headlamp lens discoloured.

offside front tyre bald outer edge and worn to legal limit.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,009 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2022 98,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,318 miles

FRONT & rear braKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE MOUNT OUTSIDE ZONE A ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,049 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipes to and from flexy brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v gaiters are cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt is slow to retract.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipes to and from flexy brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v gaiters are cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt is slow to retract.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,471 miles

Front number plate delaminating

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front number plate delaminating

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,541 miles

front number plate coming apart

front tyres low

Fail 12 Apr 2014 51,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf tyre low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,547 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,906 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,022 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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EJ52 LKM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EJ52 LKM, 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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EJ52 LKM is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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