Hyundai Getz MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.3% pass rate
from 4,666 tests in 2021
(8.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Getz is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Sub-frame (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.021% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.021% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.086% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.043% fail on Axles
      • 0.021% fail on Axle
      • 0.021% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame condition (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Pillar
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Tank
      • 0.043% fail on Pipe
      • 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.021% fail on Bracket
    • 0.086% fail on Doors (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Seats
      • 0.043% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.064% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.86% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.043% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.064% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 10% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.064% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.043% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
        • 0.021% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Spark ignition (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.043% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (93% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.021% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.021% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2008)
    Bright, roomy cabin. Rear seat folds to create a flat load floor. Peppy performance. Good provision of convenience and safety kit. Decent ride. Goof (for its day) 4-Star NCAP safety rating.

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