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Hyundai Getz reliability
The Hyundai Getz fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 45.5% of 23,083 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
Over 10 years old
45.5% failed their MOT
From 23,083 MOT tests of Hyundai Getzs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 90% more oftenAnti-roll bars8% vs 4.2%
Fails 3× as oftenTransmission7.5% vs 2.6%
Fails 90% more oftenStop lamp7.4% vs 3.9%Fix about £30
Fails 37% more oftenExhaust emissions7% vs 5.1%Fix about £150
Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes18% vs 8.3%Fix about £120
Advised 64% more oftenExhaust system8.7% vs 5.3%Fix about £150
Advised 2× as oftenSub-frames8.2% vs 4.2%
Advised 3× as oftenTransmission7.9% vs 2.9%
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Hyundai Getz
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Vehicle may catch fire
The ABS warning light may come on when driving. If ignored the vehicle may catch fire
Fix: Recall affected vehicles replace earth wire and grease contacts in ABS module.
Recalled models: GETZ · 18,556 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Hyundai Getz before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.