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AK55 UBW

2005 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UBW
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,619 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,619 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,438 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,117 miles

o/s/f brake discs guard corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,733 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 63,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,848 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,719 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,049 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 30,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 19,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK55 UBW is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK55 UBW, 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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AK55 UBW is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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