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AV05 SZJ

2005 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,876 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2024 78,592 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 25 Sep 2023 77,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,854 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,704 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***exposed area[after brake hose]*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

nsf/osf outer cv gaiters perishing[driveshafts]

nsr/osr wheel arches/components dirty***advise jet wash affected areas***

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,996 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,761 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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AV05 SZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV05 SZJ, 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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AV05 SZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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