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WJ52 VEK

2002 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

111,719 mi
Last recorded111,719 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VEK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 111,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,840 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,840 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,767 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,844 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,681 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,483 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,483 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S Mirror Missing

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,348 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,348 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,872 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,872 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,500 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,434 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 42,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,614 miles

adv:front tyres 2mm.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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WJ52 VEK is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,674 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 WJ52 VEK, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 VEK is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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