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BU04 MLX

2004 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 MLX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,423 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,419 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ns /os (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,084 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,187 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,344 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 MLX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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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What year was BU04 MLX registered?

BU04 MLX is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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