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A8 GNK

2005 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GNK
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,026 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn looks like whole arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged + both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 45,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged + both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 31,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,565 miles

rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,693 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 19,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,819 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 9,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A8 GNK is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A8 GNK, 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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A8 GNK is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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