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VU53 EJL

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EJL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,021 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre close to cords on inner edge

Offside Front tyre close to cords inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre close to cords on inner edge

Offside Front tyre close to cords inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,358 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust downpipe flexi worn may need replacent soon

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,539 miles

parking brake travel is high

Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wiper blade is split

parking brake travel is high

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,039 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet damaged and front bumper grill adrift

rear boot floor damaged

rear bumper split and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,098 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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VU53 EJL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 VU53 EJL, 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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VU53 EJL is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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