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BU04 HDX

2004 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HDX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,539 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2024 46,158 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,916 miles

Age Related Surface Corrosion to Underside Components

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 42,889 miles

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

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

Age Related Surface Corrosion to Underside Components

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,208 miles

Age Related Surface Corrosion to Underside Components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,202 miles

Age Related Surface Corrosion to Underside Components

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 34,202 miles

Age Related Surface Corrosion to Underside Components

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 33,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,970 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 13 Mar 2018 30,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy piece (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 11,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 7,370 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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BU04 HDX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BU04 HDX, 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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What year was BU04 HDX registered?

BU04 HDX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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