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2004 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · VU04 AEY

VU04 AEY

2004 Hyundai Getz (1.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 115,355 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI GETZ
Year / Origin
2004 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Nov 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Nov 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1086cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle appears to be in a stable mechanical condition based on the available data, though the MOT history is now significantly outdated. The most recent test on 11 November 2022 resulted in a pass at 115,355 miles. This followed a failure on 2 November 2022 at 115,352 miles, although the record fails to specify the exact defects that caused that failure. The absence of advisories across multiple years suggests a vehicle that has been maintained to a basic legal standard without recurring systemic faults. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-two year old car, averaging roughly 5,243 miles per year. Between September 2019 and November 2022, the odometer climbed from 105,705 to 115,355 miles, showing a consistent usage pattern of approximately 3,000 miles annually during that period. However, there has been no recorded MOT activity since late 2022. This three-year gap is a primary concern, as it suggests the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of components that degrade during long-term storage. The lack of recent movement often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and degraded battery health. Given the age of this Hyundai Getz, structural corrosion around the sills and suspension mounting points should be checked thoroughly, as the clean MOT history from several years ago does not account for rust that may have developed while the car sat idle. The engine and drivetrain require a cold-start evaluation to check for oil leaks or perished rubber hoses. Because the vehicle has not been tested since 2022, the current roadworthiness is unknown. A full mechanical sympathy check is necessary to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in mechanical stagnation or fluid contamination.
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VU04 AEY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
  • 115,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

VU04 AEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Hyundai Getz (VU04 AEY) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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VU04 AEY Mileage History

  1. 01/11/2021112,575 mi
  2. 02/11/2022115,352 mi+2,777 mi
  3. 11/11/2022115,355 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 2,708 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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