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EU03 HFC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,543 mi
Last recorded130,543 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HFC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 130,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven 50% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn recommend replacement

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating slight leaks/ blue smoke from exhaust

front to rear brake pipe corroding at front jointer

general corrosion subframes/suspension components

head lamp lens discoloured

knock in steering

nsf and osr tyres perishing

nsr brake pipe corroded RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsr tyre wearing on edges and perishing

power steering pipes corroded

tail gate release button sticking recommend attention

BRAKES SNATCHING BADLY /STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,896 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,742 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper blade slightly smearing the windscreen and the ends are spliting

rear boot handle sticks in the open position when operated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

offside wiper blade slightly smearing the windscreen and the ends are spliting

rear boot handle sticks in the open position when operated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine noisy

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on edges cracking and close to legal tread depth

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,434 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 Sep 2012 105,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,851 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding-on slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,760 miles

EML light on.

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit,cracking and miss shaped

rust marks around power steering pump/belt area

sump corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit,cracking and miss shaped

rust marks around power steering pump/belt area

sump corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine light on

offside headlamp focus poor

tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,208 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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EU03 HFC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EU03 HFC, 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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EU03 HFC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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