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EY53 GCO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GCO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,976 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 112,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,468 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,434 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lights on dash stay on

Fail 6 Feb 2023 93,434 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative PAS belt is very loose (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lights on dash stay on

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,318 miles

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

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

nearside front bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,316 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,859 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust has slight leak

Fail 30 Dec 2019 74,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 61,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,570 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. boht side (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 54,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. boht side (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,045 miles

Offside has minior damage areas which restict the drivers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,045 miles

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

Offside has minior damage areas which restict the drivers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,104 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,722 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 35,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,954 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,207 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 12,448 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2007 8,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 6,602 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 GCO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EY53 GCO, 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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EY53 GCO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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