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EU53 ECA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 83,701 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 May 2024 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2023 79,789 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 May 2023 79,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2022 79,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorating too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,249 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,098 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. P0133 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE BANK 1 SENSOR 1

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. P0133 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE BANK 1 SENSOR 1

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,878 miles

offside front tyre low and worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,878 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre low and worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,169 miles

side wall damaged n/s/f

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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EU53 ECA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU53 ECA, 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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EU53 ECA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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