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AB08 BSG

2008 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BSG
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,733 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 85,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,539 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,507 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,086 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,227 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,890 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,195 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,342 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,342 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)

oil level real high

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,334 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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AB08 BSG is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AB08 BSG, 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 AB08 BSG registered?

AB08 BSG is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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