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EK53 BYW

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,951 miles

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

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,699 miles

all 4 brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edges 175/65/14

Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake pipes corroded

both front side light bulbs dim

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edges 175/65/14

Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,169 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,679 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes,light rust corrosion

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,317 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,050 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 BYW is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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