2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

353 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Brakes17.0%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  5. Body & chassis9.9%
  6. Tyres9.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%

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 2009 Hyundai Getz?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2009 Hyundai Getz cars passed their MOT first time, across 353 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai Getz?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Hyundai Getz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).