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EK53 NZA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NZA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 76,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint down pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 71,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,769 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre small split to inner side wall (no cords showing)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 63,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre small split to inner side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust leaking slightly.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and perishing.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust leaking slightly.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,506 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 51,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,559 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,768 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 NZA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK53 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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