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YS08 GBV

2008 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,170 mi
Last recorded95,170 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GBV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2025 95,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to front wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corrosion

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 90,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 86,881 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,114 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 84,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,522 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers worn on edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 78,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,387 miles

O/S plate bulb inop

N/S front cv boot slight split

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,958 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,467 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 55,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,619 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YS08 GBV is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS08 GBV, 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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YS08 GBV is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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