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EK53 BYA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BYA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,690 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 52,690 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,533 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,557 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 40,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,453 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK53 BYA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK53 BYA, 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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What year was EK53 BYA registered?

EK53 BYA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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