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BU04 SFY

2004 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SFY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt pulling through the washer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

Offside Front head lamp damaged bracket

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,791 miles

Front bumper damage

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

drivers front headlamp damaged but secure.

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2019 130,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,873 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 118,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 102,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 90,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,601 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,911 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,829 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,951 miles

All 4 road tyres starting to crack inbetween the treads. No cords or threads exposed at this time.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate lights dull

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. Only just passable.

o/s/r , n/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,243 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,387 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 SFY is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU04 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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