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EJ53 FKA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FKA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 94,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Body component slightly loose scuttle panel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,345 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,605 miles

Engine light on dash indicates fault

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

Oil leak from engine

Sump corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on dash indicates fault

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

Oil leak from engine

Sump corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,580 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded towards nearside rear

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,580 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded towards nearside rear

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 76,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,408 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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EJ53 FKA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ53 FKA, 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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EJ53 FKA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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