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VX53 EHY

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EHY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,419 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 66,417 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr nsr bump stops broken

osr tyre perishing outer wall and treads also nearing legal limit inner tread

sump very corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,454 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr nsr bump stops broken

osr tyre perishing outer wall and treads also nearing legal limit inner tread

sump very corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edge 165/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edge 165/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edge 165/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edge 165/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,799 miles

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front anti roll bar link rubber dust cover split

offside front lower suspension arm dust cover split

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,880 miles

EML on at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsr tyre worn outer edge

osr tyre perished

slight exhaust blows(front flexi pipe & centre pipe)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,327 miles

EML illuminated

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure--piston exposed

Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EML illuminated

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure--piston exposed

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,692 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,202 miles

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure/piston exposed

o/s front link bar upper dust cover split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,506 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 33,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyer side walls det adv

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,923 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 23,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 142,450 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 142,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 104,702 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,702 miles

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

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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VX53 EHY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX53 EHY, 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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VX53 EHY is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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