Hyundai Getz: what fails at MOT
24,000 MOT tests on the Hyundai Getz in 2024, counted. 47% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
46.9% of Hyundai Getz tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 41.9%, so the Getz does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (15.6% of tests), suspension (13.3% of tests) and body and structure (8.7% of tests). It fails on body and structure, wipers, washers and windscreen and tyres more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 445 | 44.0% | 39.8% | 74,300 56,900 to 98,900 |
| 2008 | 5,221 | 43.6% | 41.5% | 75,500 53,600 to 97,500 |
| 2007 | 5,717 | 45.0% | 41.5% | 78,400 57,100 to 101,500 |
| 2006 | 4,841 | 46.3% | 42.4% | 78,100 57,600 to 100,000 |
| 2005 | 4,091 | 50.5% | 42.2% | 76,700 56,600 to 97,600 |
| 2004 | 3,361 | 52.4% | 42.3% | 73,700 53,300 to 94,800 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Hyundai Getz tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Getz | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.6% | 13.9% | |
| Suspension | 13.3% | 11.3% | |
| Body and structure | 8.7% | 5.6% | More than most |
| Brakes | 7.5% | 8.4% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 7.1% | 4.7% | More than most |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 4.8% | More than most |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.4% | 4.4% | |
| Steering | 1.3% | 2.5% | Less than most |
The parts that fail most
- Brake light5.7%
- Driveshaft joint5.3%
- Side light5.2%
- Tyre4.1%
- Headlamp aim3.7%
- Wipers3.6%
- Washers3.5%
- Linkage ball joint dust cover3.2%
- Exhaust system2.9%
- Tyre tread2.8%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
- Brake light: not working5.0%
- Side light: not working4.9%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.7%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material13.1%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.9%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive7.4%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened6.5%
- Number plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread6.3%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases5.8%
- Coil spring: corroded4.9%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Is there any corrosion underneath or around the sills and arches?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
Check a Hyundai Getz's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.