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BX54 BYF

2004 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,077 mi
Last recorded47,077 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BYF
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 47,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,393 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 44,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND REAR.. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,298 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 40,298 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 38,694 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 38,692 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE BROKEN.. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEX U/S (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 37,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEX U/S (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,286 miles

EXHAUST FLEX WEAK...

Fail 24 Oct 2019 36,286 miles

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

EXHAUST FLEX WEAK...

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,333 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 34,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,473 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,507 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 27,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,290 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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BX54 BYF is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BX54 BYF, 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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BX54 BYF is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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