2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

3,653 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,653 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    222 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    135 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Tyres10.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%

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 2006 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2006 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,653 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Getz?

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

Is the 2006 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).