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AO08 CAE

2008 Hyundai Getz

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,172 mi
Last recorded128,172 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CAE
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 128,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,896 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 114,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 110,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear getting low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 104,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,904 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,721 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,519 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,518 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,088 miles

advised c hip in screen

advised rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,624 miles

advised chip in screen

advised pads getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advised chip in screen

advised pads getting low

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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AO08 CAE is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO08 CAE, 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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AO08 CAE is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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