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EJ53 KBK

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,392 mi
Last recorded107,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KBK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 102,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rtear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,927 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,923 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,511 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,914 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel has a incorrect wheel nut fitted

offside rear wheel has a incorrect wheel nut fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear wheel has a incorrect wheel nut fitted

offside rear wheel has a incorrect wheel nut fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,753 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Nov 2014 44,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,751 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 42,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,489 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,427 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,251 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 KBK is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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