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2004 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · HW54 AEB

HW54 AEB

2004 Hyundai Getz (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 82,003 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI GETZ
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
82,003 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1086cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Hyundai Getz presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 30 October 2025 at 82,003 miles, and the maintenance trend reads as stable across the three years of available data. The most recent test shows no defects, following passes in 2024 and 2023 that were also clear. The record carries two failed entries on the same dates as the passes in 2024 and 2025, yet the DVSA data lists no defects against those failures, which points to administrative or presentation anomalies rather than mechanical rejection. The mileage pattern sits low for a 2004 vehicle, with 82,003 miles logged against roughly 22 years of service, an average near 3,727 miles per year. From the 31 October 2023 test at 76,561 miles to the 1 November 2024 pass at 79,414 miles the car covered about 2,853 miles, then added 2,589 miles to the October 2025 test at 82,003 miles. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected intervals, though the twin fail-pass pairs on single days in 2024 and 2025 warrant a check of the V5C and test certificates to confirm no omitted fault lines. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as the MOT history records no advisories but does not confirm rust-free suspension mounts or subframes. Brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes should be physically examined for binding or perishing rubber, since low annual mileage often masks seized components through long standing periods. The clean trail suggests competent basic upkeep, yet the unexplained same-day failures imply the prior keeper may have used provisional retests rather than transparent single visits.
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HW54 AEB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 82,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

HW54 AEB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Hyundai Getz (HW54 AEB) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

HW54 AEB Mileage History

  1. 31/10/202376,561 mi
  2. 01/11/202479,402 mi+2,841 mi
  3. 01/11/202479,414 mi+12 mi
  4. 30/10/202582,003 mi+2,589 mi
  5. 30/10/202582,003 mi

Average of roughly 2,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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