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YS08 SWY

2008 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,683 mi
Last recorded96,683 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,683 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,115 miles

Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSF-NSF (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF-NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF-NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

driver seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,389 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine tapping noise from top

Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine tapping noise from top

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,149 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 47,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,203 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,290 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 SWY is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

YS08 SWY is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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