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AE54 AWU

2004 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 AWU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,163 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches coroddid

Fail 15 Sep 2025 104,163 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches coroddid

Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,541 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches coroddid

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,541 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches coroddid

Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,833 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 86,833 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front n rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,093 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front n rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,348 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side raer (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2017 40,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat mount (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 21,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise front tyres worn

advise front wipers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,484 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,484 miles

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

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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AE54 AWU is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AE54 AWU, 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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AE54 AWU is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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