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WK53 BAV

2003 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,921 mi
Last recorded71,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,921 miles

Oil leak filter ()

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable pipework (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak filter ()

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable pipework (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,594 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has a small rusty hole (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps beam images are slightly vague

engine oil leaking

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joining to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has a small rusty hole (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps beam images are slightly vague

engine oil leaking

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake application uneven

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,845 miles

sump leaking oil

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

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

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

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

ns sill damaged

power steering pipes on rack corroded but no leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

ns sill damaged

power steering pipes on rack corroded but no leaks

sump leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,032 miles

N/S Outer sill damaged

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

O/S/F Seat belt warning lamp stays on, but will go out if anchor is wiggled

Oil leaking from corroded sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S Outer sill damaged

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

O/S/F Seat belt warning lamp stays on, but will go out if anchor is wiggled

Oil leaking from corroded sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Sill damaged

N/S/F wheel trim damaged

the front brakes have an imbalance of 24%, this suggests they may require attention.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Sill damaged

N/S/F wheel trim damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,056 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,078 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,712 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,192 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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WK53 BAV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK53 BAV, 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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WK53 BAV is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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