2007 Hyundai Getz: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Hyundai Getzs, from 3,877 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Hyundai Getzs than on all cars registered in 2007.
- Rigid brake pipes1.8× usualHyundai Getz20.1% All 2007 cars11.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Link ball joint covers2.5× usualHyundai Getz8.9% All 2007 cars3.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Brake lights1.8× usualHyundai Getz10.6% All 2007 cars5.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 8.6%, against 4.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Number plates1.7× usualHyundai Getz10.2% All 2007 cars6.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Power steering pipes and hoses3.7× usualHyundai Getz2.2% All 2007 cars0.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Track rod ends: 1.3% here, against 5.8% of all 2007 cars. Flexible brake hoses: 2.2% here, against 4.5% of all 2007 cars.
By area
The share of 2007 Hyundai Getz MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension45% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes39% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres38% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors13% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,507 | Suspension 46% |
| 2006 | 3,132 | Suspension 47% |
| 2005 | 2,506 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 2,076 | Suspension 46% |
| 2003 | 1,041 | Brakes 47% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Hyundai Getzs registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score