Hyundai Getz MOT Results

Registered in 2008
60.0% pass rate
from 5,269 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Getz is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.019% fail on Horn
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Other suspension component (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Axles
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
    • 0.038% fail on Chassis
      • 0.038% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.038% fail on Doors (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.076% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.038% fail on Other braking system component (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.019% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
  • 0.019% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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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