2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

3,031 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,031 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.3%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    158 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Body & chassis20.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.2%
  5. Brakes14.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  7. Tyres9.4%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.1%

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 2005 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2005 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,031 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Getz?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).