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BU04 YBD

2004 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,826 mi
Last recorded93,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,826 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 88,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,061 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,159 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,829 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2017 64,085 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,608 miles

Both sides front cv boots perishing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre brake light in opp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall close to cords

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,828 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)

high level brake light n/w

o/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s/r wing corrosion

o/s/r wing damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2013 55,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light n/w

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light n/w

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished/cuts

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,067 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,064 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,779 miles

minnor blow and corrosion to middle and rear exhaust sections

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,589 miles

slight grab from o/s/f brake when foot brake is applied

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,201 miles

slight grab from n/s/f when foot brake is applied

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,112 miles

Front brake pads low

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 YBD is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc 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 BU04 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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