2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

2,544 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,544 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.3%
  2. Suspension28.4%
  3. Body & chassis20.6%
  4. Brakes14.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  7. Tyres7.7%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2004 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,544 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Getz?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).