2007 Hyundai Getz: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Hyundai Getz?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Hyundai Getz than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Rigid brake pipes1.8× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  19.2% All 2007 cars

  10.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.9% of all 2007 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.

• Link ball joint covers2.4× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  8.4% All 2007 cars

  3.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Brake lights1.8× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  10.3% All 2007 cars

  5.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.3%, against 4.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At 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× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  9.3% All 2007 cars

  5.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Wipers1.7× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  6.7% All 2007 cars

  4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 2.7% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Common 2007 Hyundai Getz MOT failures and advisories

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.

• Suspension
  43% 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.

• Tyres
  37% 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.

• Brakes
  36% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  35% 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 mirrors
  13% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Exhaust and emissions
  12% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 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 1.8× as often on the 2007 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the link ball joint covers? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2007 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the brake lights? (Flagged at MOT 1.8× as often on the 2007 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?