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BW53 ZBL

2004 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,406 mi
Last recorded26,406 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ZBL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 26,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 26,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,773 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak at rear

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2020 25,773 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak at rear

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 24,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,550 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 22,550 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 21,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,986 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,266 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,291 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 9,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,309 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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BW53 ZBL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BW53 ZBL, 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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BW53 ZBL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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