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AO05 BYX

2005 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BYX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section [Joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,242 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,879 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 45,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,856 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper worn, split & not clearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,056 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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AO05 BYX is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO05 BYX, 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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AO05 BYX is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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