2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 47.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time47.4%
Failed or needed repairs52.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.8%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Brakes20.7%
  4. Body & chassis19.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded39.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible14.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%

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 2002 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 47.4% of 2002 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Hyundai Getz?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).