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AO05 BYY

2005 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BYY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 104,191 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 97,664 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,582 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,608 miles

centre flexi deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,974 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,775 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 BYY is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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