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2008 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · ML08 HWC

ML08 HWC

2008 Hyundai Getz (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 82,670 miles. MOT valid until 02/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI GETZ
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/12/2026)
Recorded Mileage
82,670 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/12/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1086cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a stable maintenance trend following its most recent inspection in October 2025. It passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the primary safety components met the minimum legal standards. While there was a failure recorded in December 2024, the issue was rectified immediately with a pass on the same day, suggesting the owner is responsive to addressing MOT test requirements as they arise. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between December 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered roughly 6,000 miles, followed by a more recent increase of 1,440 miles over the last ten months. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, though it can sometimes lead to age-related degradation if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection focused on structural integrity, as Hyundai Getzes of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Despite the low mileage, it is essential to check the rubber components such as suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and brake lines which may dry out and crack over time irrespective of use. The brake discs and calipers should be examined to ensure they have not seized or suffered from pitting due to the low-frequency usage indicated by the records.

ML08 HWC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
  • 82,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Hyundai Getz

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

ML08 HWC Mileage History

  1. 13/12/202271,208 mi
  2. 15/12/202375,125 mi+3,917 mi
  3. 13/12/202481,230 mi+6,105 mi
  4. 13/12/202481,231 mi+1 mi
  5. 04/10/202582,670 mi+1,439 mi

Average of roughly 4,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML08 HWC MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Hyundai Getz (ML08 HWC) between December 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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