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YS08 KNJ

2008 Hyundai Getz

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,026 mi
Last recorded37,026 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 37,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 35,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,515 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 29,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2017 23,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,514 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,412 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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YS08 KNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YS08 KNJ, 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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What year was YS08 KNJ registered?

YS08 KNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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