2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · YN54 FVB
2004 Hyundai Getz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 81,670 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI GETZ
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN54 FVB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2022
- 81,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN54 FVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Hyundai Getz (YN54 FVB) between October 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YN54 FVB Mileage History
- 04/10/200715,263 mi
- 19/04/200817,801 mi+2,538 mi
- 18/04/200926,240 mi+8,439 mi
- 20/04/201032,812 mi+6,572 mi
- 20/04/201032,812 mi
- 09/05/201135,636 mi+2,824 mi
- 09/05/201135,636 mi
- 24/04/201237,643 mi+2,007 mi
- 15/05/201339,695 mi+2,052 mi
- 20/05/201339,777 mi+82 mi
- 30/04/201447,124 mi+7,347 mi
- 09/05/201447,376 mi+252 mi
- 18/05/201551,775 mi+4,399 mi
- 04/04/201758,357 mi+6,582 mi
- 16/04/201862,637 mi+4,280 mi
- 15/04/201966,538 mi+3,901 mi
- 16/10/202074,156 mi+7,618 mi
- 16/10/202074,156 mi
- 26/11/202179,012 mi+4,856 mi
- 26/11/202179,013 mi+1 mi
- 24/12/202281,670 mi+2,657 mi
Average of roughly 4,362 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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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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