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EU53 EEJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 87,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 83,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & front slight engine oil leak (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 63,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & front slight engine oil leak (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,009 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 41,435 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 13,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 3,922 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 3,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 3,330 miles

EML on.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,093 miles

EML on.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 2,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 2,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 2,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,636 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 1,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 1,311 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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EU53 EEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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