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EK53 BYG

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,513 mi
Last recorded173,513 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 173,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear o/s and n/s rear arch

Pass 9 May 2016 170,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic joint broken (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2016 170,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic joint broken (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 161,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 145,269 miles

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

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

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)

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

front exhaust flexi broken

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 118,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 118,584 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,660 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 3,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,416 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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EK53 BYG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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