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EU53 EEV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EEV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,902 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears, to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 82,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears, to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,288 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,621 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,089 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and starting to crack

offside front tyre slightly perishing and worn a little low

Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,089 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perishing and starting to crack

offside front tyre slightly perishing and worn a little low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre deteriorated 175-65-14

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,986 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,302 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,851 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 EEV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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