Verdict
The Hyundai Getz passes its MOT first time on 54.4% of tests, 5.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (60.0%). That puts it ahead of 27% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2007 Getz does best (beats 38% of cars) and the 2003 worst (beats 17%).
Of its engines, the 1.4 Petrol does best (beats 47%) and the 1.1 Petrol worst (beats 20%).
Better than average on steering, seat belts & airbags.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 52.2% | Beats 20% | D |
| 1.4 Petrol | 61.3% | Beats 47% | C |
| 1.3 Petrol | 50.6% | Beats 20% | D |
| 1.5 Diesel | 56.3% | Beats 46% | C |
| 1.6 Petrol | 51.9% | Beats 27% | D |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Brake lights 1.8× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Windscreen wipers 1.7× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Exhaust system 2.0× typical
Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath. - Exhaust emissions (catalyst) 2.0× typical
Check past MOT emissions readings in the car's history: rising readings can mean catalyst or sensor problems. - Shock absorbers 2.2× typical
Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake lights | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.8× |
| Drive shaft (CV) joints | 6.9% | 2.4% | 2.9× |
| Sidelights | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.3× |
| Windscreen wipers | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1.7× |
| Headlight aim | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.9× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.2× |
| Exhaust system | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.0× |
| Windscreen washers | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.4× |
| Tyre tread depth | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.4× |
| Brake pipes | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 71.4 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 63.6 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 57.0 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 53.6 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 45.0 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 44.0 |
| Exhaust system leaking or insecure | 41.2 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 40.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2009 Hyundai Getz2 engines60.9% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 58.4% | Beats 25% | D |
| 1.4 Petrol | 63.5% | Beats 50% | C |
2008 Hyundai Getz3 engines58.9% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 55.8% | Beats 20% | D |
| 1.4 Petrol | 62.2% | Beats 44% | C |
| 1.5 Diesel | 57.2% | Beats 45% | C |
2007 Hyundai Getz3 engines58.5% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 61.9% | Beats 50% | C |
| 1.1 Petrol | 55.1% | Beats 25% | D |
| 1.5 Diesel | 56.9% | Beats 48% | C |
2006 Hyundai Getz4 engines55.8% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol | 52.7% | Beats 23% | D |
| 1.4 Petrol | 60.1% | Beats 49% | C |
| 1.5 Diesel | 54.4% | Beats 44% | C |
| 1.6 Petrol | 59.5% | Beats 45% | C |
2005 Hyundai Getz3 engines51.1% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 Petrol | 51.6% | Beats 21% | D |
| 1.1 Petrol | 49.8% | Beats 18% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 55.7% | Beats 39% | D |
2004 Hyundai Getz3 engines49.6% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 Petrol | 50.7% | Beats 21% | D |
| 1.1 Petrol | 48.0% | Beats 17% | E |
| 1.6 Petrol | 52.0% | Beats 28% | D |
2003 Hyundai Getz3 engines47.8% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 Petrol | 48.2% | Beats 17% | E |
| 1.1 Petrol | 47.4% | Beats 16% | E |
| 1.6 Petrol | 47.6% | Beats 18% | E |
FAQ
What is the Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate?
54.4% of MOT tests on the Hyundai Getz were passed first time, based on 239,406 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2003–2009. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 60.0% of the time.
Is the Hyundai Getz reliable?
On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 27% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Hyundai Getz year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2007 Getz does best for its age and mileage: it beats 38% of cars on UK roads. The 2003 does worst: it beats 17%.
Which Hyundai Getz engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.4 Petrol does best: it beats 47% of cars on UK roads. The 1.1 Petrol does worst: it beats 20%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Getz?
The most common failure items are brake lights, drive shaft (CV) joints, sidelights. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 2.9× as often.