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EU53 VLR

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VLR
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 118,536 miles

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

Headlamps slightly deteriorated. Still provide a beam pattern.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror glass replaced with stick on repair. Still provides a view to the rear.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2018 118,536 miles

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

Headlamps slightly deteriorated. Still provide a beam pattern.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror glass replaced with stick on repair. Still provides a view to the rear.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 103,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,241 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front number plate deteriorating

lower rear engine stabilser mounting bushes becoming contaminated and going soft

n/s/r outer,lower sill damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,295 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front number plate deteriorating

lower rear engine stabilser mounting bushes becoming contaminated and going soft

n/s/r outer,lower sill damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,345 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

handbrake has high travel

Fail 14 Jul 2012 75,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

handbrake has high travel

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,721 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing distortion

n/s/r outer sill damaged

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

rear brake application showing distortion

rear shock absorbers losing damping effect

Fail 17 Jul 2010 55,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing distortion

n/s/r outer sill damaged

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

rear brake application showing distortion

rear shock absorbers losing damping effect

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,720 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 VLR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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