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YY08 WBW

2008 Hyundai Getz

Grey Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 94,522 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 85,920 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,086 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,449 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from steering rack to steering cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,773 miles

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Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,968 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks

oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,442 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 WBW is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Grey with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YY08 WBW, 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 WBW is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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