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YY08 VZS

2008 Hyundai Getz

Grey Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,236 mi
Last recorded43,236 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VZS
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 43,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 35,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 11,316 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2020 11,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 11,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 9,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 9,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 4,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 4,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 3,073 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,205 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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YY08 VZS is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Grey 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 YY08 VZS, 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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YY08 VZS is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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