2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

1,314 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,314 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Suspension29.6%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Body & chassis17.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  7. Tyres7.7%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.3%

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 2003 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2003 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,314 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).