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EY53 DLV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DLV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 91,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 1 Oct 2025 91,463 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,360 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3mm

light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes . greased

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Sep 2024 83,360 miles

Front Position lamp not working replaced 2x 501 capless bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3mm

light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes . greased

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,305 miles

exhaust slight seepage (resealed)

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misting (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,554 miles

slight exhaust seepage from flexi section, (re-sealed)

Fail 9 Oct 2020 33,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight exhaust seepage from flexi section, (re-sealed)

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,003 miles

front pads getting low

seepage from front exhaust flexi section

Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,816 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,843 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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EY53 DLV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green 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 EY53 DLV, 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 EY53 DLV registered?

EY53 DLV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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