Hyundai Getz MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.0% pass rate
from 2,462 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Getz is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.1% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Sub-frame (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.081% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.041% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.041% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame condition (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.81% fail on Chassis
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Bracket
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other boot lid component (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.041% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
    • 0.041% fail on Cabs
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.081% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.041% fail on Other braking system component
  • 12% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.85% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.73% fail on Power steering (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Other components
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
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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