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MV53 AEJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 AEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,878 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 96,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front washer jets require adjustment.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,816 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Os front tyre has worn on inner extreme edge [165/65/14t]

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,801 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Exhaust joints are very corroded

Os front tyre has worn on inner extreme edge [165/65/14t]

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,923 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking badly and in need of replacement [165/65/14]

Complete exhaust system very corroded cracked and leaking

Wheel alignment will be required

Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are cracking badly and in need of replacement [165/65/14]

Complete exhaust system very corroded cracked and leaking

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,491 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the requirements

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the requirements

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,705 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.

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

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

Nearside wiper rubber split.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,887 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,029 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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MV53 AEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV53 AEJ, 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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MV53 AEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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