2006 Hyundai Getz — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Hyundai Getz passed 72.9% of its 28,014 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.3 percentage points better than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 28.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.5%) and suspension (12.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, joints and wipers — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,789 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.1% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.1% of the time against 28.3% for diesel.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 30.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 4,351 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.6% | 3,535 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 2,298 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.7% | 2,166 |
| 5 | Brakes | 7.4% | 2,069 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.7% | 1,870 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 1,789 |
| 2 | Joints | 1,568 |
| 3 | Wipers | 1,552 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 1,547 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,405 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1,080 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 30.0% | 8,404 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.9% | 8,384 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.5% | 7,999 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 5,356 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.8% | 4,142 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.3% | 3,996 |
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 | 1,101 | 13.5% |
| 30-60k | 7,047 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 10,684 | 28.5% |
| 90-120k | 6,506 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,082 | 32.3% |
| 150k+ | 576 | 32.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 26,585 | 27.1% |
| Diesel | 1,429 | 28.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,149 | 26.3% |
| 2022 | 6,302 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 5,678 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 4,852 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 4,033 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Getz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.6% 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 (8.2% 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
How many 2006 Hyundai Getzs pass their MOT?
72.9% of the 28,014 2006 Hyundai Getz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Hyundai Getz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by suspension (12.6%).
Does the 2006 Getz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 0-30k band to 32.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,014 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.