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A208 JLD

2005 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 JLD
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,543 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 99,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,617 miles

Coolant leak Leaking onto alternator ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 86,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,435 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,272 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,272 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,507 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,507 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,144 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,252 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,842 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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A208 JLD is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,441 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 A208 JLD, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A208 JLD is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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