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YR08 YGL

2008 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,457 mi
Last recorded141,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YGL
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 141,457 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill back , arch and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , arch ,inner arch and upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

heavy surface corrosion prescribed / none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,688 miles

A/C AUX BELT MISSING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UPPER CENTRAL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from ABS block to front to rear join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from ABS block to front to rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2-3mm on outer edges / TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in the tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from ABS block to front to rear join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded from ABS block to front to rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2-3mm on outer edges / TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in the tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 118,977 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mounting slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,399 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded shore (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,829 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,225 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,873 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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YR08 YGL is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,454 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 YR08 YGL, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Getz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR08 YGL is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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