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MK08 FSV

2008 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Getz50,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FSV
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,577 miles

oil filter corroded/leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,069 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock has play in top mount

Fail 4 Feb 2020 38,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock has play in top mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,871 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge

front brake pads might need changing before next mot

Fail 22 Feb 2019 36,871 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge

front brake pads might need changing before next mot

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 17,515 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,018 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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MK08 FSV is a 2008 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 FSV, 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 MK08 FSV registered?

MK08 FSV is a 2008 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 FSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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