At a Glance
The Hyundai Getz has 18 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Mk1 (2002-2009) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 824K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Hyundai Getz common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Hyundai Getz generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Hyundai Getz MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai Getz vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 10.10% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.59% |
| 3 | Stop lamp not working | 8.13% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.69% |
| 5 | Tyre condition | 5.41% |
| 6 | Front lamp not working | 5.17% |
| 7 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 5.16% |
| 8 | Exhaust system fault | 5.15% |
| 9 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.66% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.19% |
| 11 | Driveshaft fault | 3.59% |
| 12 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.24% |
| 13 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.95% |
| 14 | Position lamp not working | 2.38% |
| 15 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.09% |
| 16 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.98% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.85% |
| 18 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.81% |
| 19 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.64% |
| 20 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.40% |
| 21 | Headlamp fault | 1.24% |
| 22 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.91% |
| 23 | Track rod end worn | 0.70% |
| 24 | ABS fault | 0.66% |
| 25 | Fog lamp not working | 0.57% |
| 26 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.52% |
| 27 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.52% |
| 28 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.47% |
| 29 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.45% |
| 30 | Seat belt condition | 0.44% |
| 31 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.32% |
| 32 | Rear lamp not working | 0.31% |
| 33 | Front suspension fault | 0.31% |
| 34 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.28% |
| 35 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.27% |
| 36 | Steering rack fault | 0.27% |
| 37 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.27% |
| 38 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.25% |
| 39 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.24% |
| 40 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.23% |
| 41 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.20% |
| 42 | Parking brake condition | 0.20% |
| 43 | Indicator fault | 0.19% |
| 44 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.17% |
| 45 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.17% |
| 46 | Engine oil leak | 0.16% |
| 47 | Chassis condition | 0.16% |
| 48 | Brake pedal fault | 0.14% |
| 49 | Airbag warning light on | 0.14% |
| 50 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.13% |
| 51 | Horn not working | 0.12% |
| 52 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.12% |
| 53 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.10% |
| 54 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 55 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.09% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 57 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.07% |
| 58 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.07% |
| 59 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 60 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.06% |
| 61 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 62 | Brake fluid leak | 0.06% |
| 63 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.05% |
| 64 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 65 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 66 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 67 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.03% |
| 69 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 70 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 71 | Rear suspension fault | 0.03% |
| 72 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 73 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 74 | Electrical switch fault | 0.03% |
| 75 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.02% |
| 76 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 77 | Brake caliper fault | 0.02% |
| 78 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 79 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 80 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 81 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 82 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 83 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 84 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 86 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 87 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 88 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 89 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 90 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 91 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 92 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 93 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 94 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 95 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 96 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 97 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 98 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 99 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 100 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 103 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 106 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 108 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 109 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 110 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 113 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 115 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 116 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 117 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 118 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 120 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 122 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 123 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 132 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 138 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 157 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 167 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 169 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 170 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 172 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 176 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai Getz MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Hyundai Getz, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Getz problems?
Based on analysis of 824K Hyundai Getz MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 18 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Driveshaft fault". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Hyundai Getz generation has the most problems?
The Hyundai Getz Mk1 (2002-2009) (2002–2009) has the highest number of identified common problems (22). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Hyundai Getz?
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