Hyundai Getz
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 36,368 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
36,368
Best Year
2009 (73%)
Years Covered
8
About the Hyundai Getz
The Hyundai Getz has been tested 36,368 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2002 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 647 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 64%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI GETZs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 77,238 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 77,058 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Getz is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Getz by Year
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