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AV55 XYE

2005 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XYE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,758 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,142 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,716 miles

Coil spring corroded os front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing distorted / damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS: MRF 2012 and 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OS FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,716 miles

Coil spring corroded os front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing distorted / damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS: MRF 2012 and 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OS FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 76,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 69,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,730 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,518 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,498 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))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 51,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB-FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 43,786 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,210 miles

sub frame and lower arms corroded (not holed)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sub frame and lower arms corroded (not holed)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,758 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,103 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,776 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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AV55 XYE is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV55 XYE, 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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AV55 XYE is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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