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AE04 WUV

2004 Hyundai Getz

Black Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,416 mi
Last recorded161,416 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 WUV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 161,416 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 161,416 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 159,676 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 159,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR AXLE CORRODED !

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 151,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 151,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,014 miles

Front tyres different size to rears

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sumo corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2022 144,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front tyres different size to rears

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sumo corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

multiple components corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 133,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,372 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,223 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust centre pipe heatsheild loose but secure at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre pipe heatsheild loose but secure at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,015 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 14,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,804 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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AE04 WUV is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,828 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 AE04 WUV, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 WUV is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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