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WA53 JKZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 JKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front both n/s o/s wipers worn

Front engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing worn

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlight starting to deteriorate

offside headlight starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlight starting to deteriorate

offside headlight starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint boot repaired

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint boot repaired

Pass 17 Nov 2012 85,527 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing edge 2 mm

Fail 17 Nov 2012 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing edge 2 mm

Fail 25 Nov 2011 79,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,810 miles

Gearbox faulty.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,303 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,960 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 43,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 31,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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WA53 JKZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WA53 JKZ, 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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WA53 JKZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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