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AE08 TMY

2008 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TMY
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 125,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,955 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,307 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 112,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,229 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak from front flexi pipe effecting lambda and HC. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiperblade smearing.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiperblade smearing and not catching screen correctly.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,790 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiperblade smearing and not catching screen correctly.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,079 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,785 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,299 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,299 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,374 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn on inner shoulders 175/65/14 T

Front brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,250 miles

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,707 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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AE08 TMY is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,399cc 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 AE08 TMY, 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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AE08 TMY is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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