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Common Hyundai Getz Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Hyundai Getz MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 36,368 real MOT tests across 8 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

70%

Hyundai Getz pass rate

83%

Hyundai average

82%

National average

The Hyundai Getz has an average MOT pass rate of 70%, which is 13 points below the Hyundai average and 12 points below the national average. Newer HYUNDAI GETZs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

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Most Common Hyundai Getz MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Hyundai Getz, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Hyundai Getz Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2002
64%
Worst year
2003
68%
2004
67%
2005
68%
2006
70%
2007
72%
2008
72%
2009
73%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2009Petrol1.3L73%26%
2008Diesel1.5L72%27%
2007Diesel1.5L72%28%
2006Diesel1.5L70%29%
2005Diesel1.5L68%31%
2004Diesel1.5L67%32%
2003Petrol1.3L68%31%
2002Petrol1.3L64%35%

Most Reliable Year

2009

73% pass rate from 647 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2002

64% pass rate from 226 tests

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Hyundai Getz Running Costs

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Hyundai Getz FAQ

What are the most common Hyundai Getz problems?

The most common Hyundai Getz MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 36,368 real tests.

Is the Hyundai Getz reliable?

The Hyundai Getz has an average MOT pass rate of 70%, which is 12 points below the national average of 82%. This is about average reliability.

Which year Hyundai Getz is most reliable?

The 2009 Hyundai Getz is the most reliable year with a 73% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2002 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 64%.

How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Getz faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Hyundai Getz typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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