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KE53 DCO

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DCO
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 83,819 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 74,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking by rear silencer flange - would advise welding or replacing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot getting loose (2.4.G.2)

Waterpump bearing VERY noisy!

Fail 18 May 2017 74,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking by rear silencer flange - would advise welding or replacing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot getting loose (2.4.G.2)

Waterpump bearing VERY noisy!

Pass 17 May 2016 62,907 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 51,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,985 miles

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

Possible water pump leaking and cambelt overdue for change

Fail 24 Oct 2014 41,759 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Possible water pump leaking and cambelt overdue for change

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 14,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,306 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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KE53 DCO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KE53 DCO, 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 DCO is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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