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YS08 WFU

2008 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,848 mi
Last recorded56,848 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,848 miles

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

Rear rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 53,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 50,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side (brake hose to cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 47,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side (brake hose to cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side brake hose to wheel cylinder on rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 41,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,554 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,554 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,418 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 WFU is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

YS08 WFU is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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