Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate & common failures
150,679 MOT tests on the Hyundai Getz (2002–2021) give it a 72.1% pass rate. Superminis of a similar age fail at 28.2%, so the Getz sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
Best and worst Getz years
Ranked across Getz years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2009 (75.0% pass rate); the weakest is 2002 (69.0%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.6%) and suspension (13.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, stop lamp and position lamp — joints alone was recorded 10,300 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 33.1% versus 14.6%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 27.4% of the time against 27.9% for petrol.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Getz model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,053 | 69.0% | 31.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 11,342 | 69.3% | 30.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 21,645 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 24,652 | 70.1% | 29.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 28,014 | 72.9% | 27.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 32,499 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 28,860 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 2,496 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 30 | 70.0% | 30.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 23,502 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.2% | 19,877 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 14,171 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.8% | 11,763 |
| 5 | Brakes | 7.5% | 11,309 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.4% | 9,644 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 8,518 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.3% | 2,009 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 10,300 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 9,286 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 8,412 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8,154 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 7,559 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 6,448 |
| 7 | Washers | 5,965 |
| 8 | Catalyst emissions | 5,852 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.1% | 46,910 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.7% | 46,231 |
| 3 | Suspension | 29.2% | 43,941 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 26,216 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 25,759 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.9% | 20,989 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,704 | 14.6% |
| 30-60k | 40,149 | 22.6% |
| 60-90k | 56,937 | 29.1% |
| 90-120k | 33,673 | 32.3% |
| 120-150k | 10,362 | 33.8% |
| 150k+ | 2,669 | 33.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 144,259 | 27.9% |
| Diesel | 6,420 | 27.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,979 | 27.5% |
| 2022 | 34,073 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 30,194 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 25,896 | 28.4% |
| 2025 | 21,537 | 28.4% |
What to check before buying a Hyundai Getz
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Getz?
72.1% of the 150,679 Hyundai Getz MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 27.9% fail rate, across model years 2002–2021.
What does the Hyundai Getz most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, then suspension (13.2%).
Which Getz years are best and worst for MOT results?
2009 has the best pass rate at 75.0% and 2002 the weakest at 69.0%, from 2,496 and 1,053 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Getz MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 33.1% for 150k+, a 18.5-point difference.
Is the diesel or petrol Getz more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the diesel fails 27.4% of the time against 27.9% for the petrol. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 150,679 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.