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VX53 EJC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EJC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 104,055 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 104,054 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,433 miles

Both head lights deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,429 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 165/60/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lights deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,623 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

sills and underside corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,623 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

sills and underside corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,498 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,033 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,033 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,593 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,593 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,910 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 17,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,690 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Wipers are a bit smeary.

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 EJC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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