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WJ52 VEL

2002 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,702 mi
Last recorded46,702 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 46,698 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [both] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [split] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,840 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s tyres scrubbed sidewall

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre wear

poor h/lamp pat LIMIT

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,479 miles

n/s/f wiper poor

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,983 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,983 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,535 miles

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 VEL is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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