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AO05 HVU

2005 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HVU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 92,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,335 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 83,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,346 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,661 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,490 miles

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

Rear both sidewalls slight perrished

Fail 18 Feb 2019 51,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both sidewalls slight perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriating

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,961 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 33,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,077 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small split in off side front wiper blade

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,052 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 HVU is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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