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AK05 VYC

2005 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,408 mi
Last recorded101,408 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VYC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 101,408 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 4 Jun 2024 100,822 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 95,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 95,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,086 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,086 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 79,230 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 79,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,759 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2016 69,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

** nearside rear tyre offshape **

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2015 63,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 5 May 2015 63,375 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,948 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 55,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front side light dim

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,675 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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AK05 VYC is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK05 VYC, 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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AK05 VYC is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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