2005 Hyundai Getz 1.4L Petrol · SV55 XEE
2005 Hyundai Getz (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 70,378 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI GETZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV55 XEE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2022
- 70,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV55 XEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Getz (SV55 XEE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: HYUNDAI GETZ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Clutch release-bearing and cable wear(Moderate)
Urban Getz models often need a clutch earlier than expected, with noisy release bearings and heavy or inconsistent pedal action as the usual warning signs.
- Brake-pipe and subframe corrosion(Serious)
The shells hold up fairly well, but UK road salt attacks exposed brake pipes, subframe edges and mounting points. Neglected cars can move from advisories to MOT failures quickly.
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- Clutch release-bearing and cable wearModerate
Urban Getz models often need a clutch earlier than expected, with noisy release bearings and heavy or inconsistent pedal action as the usual warning signs.
- Brake-pipe and subframe corrosionSerious
The shells hold up fairly well, but UK road salt attacks exposed brake pipes, subframe edges and mounting points. Neglected cars can move from advisories to MOT failures quickly.
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