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VU53 EKP

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EKP
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,763 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,757 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,962 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre very close to sidewall

o/s/r tyre flat

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat and on limit

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,255 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,255 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,141 miles

Both front wipers are a bit smeary.

Both number plates are not uk spec plates. If vehicle is staying in uk requires new plates.

Rear wiper is split.

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 EKP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU53 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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