2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

3,972 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,972 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    185 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Suspension21.3%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Tyres9.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2008 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2008 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,972 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

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