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AY55 MMJ

2005 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Getz53,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 90,698 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,962 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 84,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,276 miles

Central Rear stoplamp inoprative

Fail 12 Oct 2019 81,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower mount excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stoplamp inoprative

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,212 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in inner s rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,996 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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AY55 MMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY55 MMJ, 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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AY55 MMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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