2002 Hyundai Getz: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2002 Hyundai Getz?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2002 Hyundai Getz than on all cars registered in 2002.

• Rigid brake pipes2.2× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  40.1% All 2002 cars

  18.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.3%, against 2.9% of all 2002 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At 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.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints3.3× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  22.1% All 2002 cars

  6.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 12%, against 3.1% of all 2002 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

• Headlights2× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  21.5% All 2002 cars

  10.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.6%, against 4.3% of all 2002 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

Common 2002 Hyundai Getz MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2002 Hyundai Getz MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  51% 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.

• Suspension
  45% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  43% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  34% 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.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  23% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Driveshafts and joints
  22% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2002 Hyundai Getz

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2002 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.3× as often on the 2002 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the headlights? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2002 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?