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BU04 MKM

2004 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 MKM
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,392 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,392 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 78,149 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,825 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - outer cv boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - outer cv boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,984 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,065 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,065 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,991 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outside

o/s rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,251 miles

front tyres worn on inside

fuel flap missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,176 miles

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

n.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,735 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,695 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,686 miles

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

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

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 MKM is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKM, 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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BU04 MKM is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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