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KE53 DBZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,879 mi
Last recorded55,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 55,872 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses deteriorated and no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,196 miles

Front some surface corrosion sub frame

Head light just passed

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 Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axel has surface corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 50,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rob end, split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front some surface corrosion sub frame

Head light just passed

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 Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axel has surface corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,983 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,965 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,320 miles

Both front headlamps misting over

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,000 miles

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,287 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2012 25,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,727 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,199 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 10,199 miles

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

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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KE53 DBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KE53 DBZ, 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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KE53 DBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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