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EJ53 FKU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FKU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2018 89,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested ehaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch sign of corosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Nov 2017 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,173 miles

Rear reg plate poor

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,945 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,765 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,855 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,853 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2009 35,585 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,023 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 17,835 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 FKU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc 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 FKU, 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 FKU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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