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EU53 EKJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,206 mi
Last recorded57,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,206 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 57,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,039 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,319 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 46,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,836 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,483 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 EKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black 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 EKJ, 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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What year was EU53 EKJ registered?

EU53 EKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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