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BX54 VGL

2004 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,759 mi
Last recorded116,759 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VGL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,759 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 104,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,354 miles

Rear Body component slightly loose both rear wheel arches slightly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting in tread

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources This did start to work again after shutting the boot (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 80,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting in tread

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources This did start to work again after shutting the boot (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 75,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,887 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 VGL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX54 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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