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NK53 EPA

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 EPA
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,776 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,529 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf chassissweak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,362 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,362 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

no brake lights including high level

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted adult seat belt not tested

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,679 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

child seat fitted Nearside rear adult seat belt not tested

Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

child seat fitted Nearside rear adult seat belt not tested

Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,137 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,137 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,900 miles

added 1.0lt engine oil to complete emission test

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre no cords visable

Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

added 1.0lt engine oil to complete emission test

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre no cords visable

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,437 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,677 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 15,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NK53 EPA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NK53 EPA, 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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NK53 EPA is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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