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BL54 MLX

2004 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MLX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,274 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 98,270 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,690 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 95,690 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,468 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 89,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,864 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 80,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,504 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,517 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sub-frame bolt bent / damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes noisey

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,517 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sub-frame bolt bent / damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes noisey

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,040 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil level low

Rear Brakes noisy

Screen washer fluid pressure low but provides sufficient fluid

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil level low

Rear Brakes noisy

Screen washer fluid pressure low but provides sufficient fluid

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 54,585 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil level low added 1ltr

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,178 miles

exhaust corroded

oil level very low

Fail 5 Jan 2015 51,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

oil level very low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,515 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,391 miles

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

scratch offside front wing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,791 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BL54 MLX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,828 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 BL54 MLX, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL54 MLX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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