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SP53 EFN

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EFN
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,623 miles

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

Nearside Door Mirror Insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,617 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Headlights Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Door Mirror Insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cv boot worn on both sides

parking brake lever slightly high

Fail 19 Oct 2019 71,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cv boot worn on both sides

parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 68,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,572 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,427 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,938 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades poor wipe

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,385 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,492 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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SP53 EFN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP53 EFN, 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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SP53 EFN is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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