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EJ53 GPE

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,199 mi
Last recorded98,199 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GPE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,199 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust incomplete (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked into engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked x2 (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All....Replacement recommended ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Wiper blade worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear rear arches corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,316 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Replacement recommended ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Replacement recommended ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,447 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,747 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,747 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,056 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust

Corrosion To Fuel Pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,475 miles

front brake imbalance 17%

Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,707 miles

Adsvise rear number plate faded.

Advise minor stone chips to windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,707 miles

Adsvise rear number plate faded.

Advise minor stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,821 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 GPE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ53 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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