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EK53 NZU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,717 mi
Last recorded95,717 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NZU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn To Limit on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn To Limit on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s/f brake tight

advise o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp patterns diffused

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp patterns diffused

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,528 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,007 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 NZU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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