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EU53 VCF

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VCF
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 90,162 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))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2022 76,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,439 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,482 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamps no working

Fail 12 Nov 2020 65,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamps no working

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,053 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,858 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 21,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 19,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,556 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,670 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 VCF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU53 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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