2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

4,387 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,387 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    219 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    146 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Suspension23.0%
  3. Brakes14.5%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. 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 2007 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2007 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,387 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Hyundai Getz?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; 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 2007 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).