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RO52 MLJ

2002 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,932 mi
Last recorded107,932 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Getz55,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 MLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,932 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,932 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,722 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,233 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 101,233 miles

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

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,977 miles

Damage to Nearside rear door and Wheel arch

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,977 miles

Damage to Nearside rear door and Wheel arch

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,450 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight damage to near side door and wheel arch

Fail 14 Oct 2017 81,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight damage to near side door and wheel arch

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,366 miles

Both front head lamp lenses detiorating

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,369 miles

Both front head lamp lenses detiorating

Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,369 miles

Both front head lamp lenses detiorating

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 53,919 miles

Large crake in windscreen does not affect driver view to road

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Visual inspection of near side front and offside rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,919 miles

Large crake in windscreen does not affect driver view to road

Visual inspection of near side front and offside rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,750 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,750 miles

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

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 14,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,027 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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RO52 MLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,674 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 RO52 MLJ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO52 MLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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