2009 Hyundai Getz: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2009 Hyundai Getz?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2009 Hyundai Getz than on all cars registered in 2009.

• Rigid brake pipes3.4× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  24.4% All 2009 cars

  7.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 1.2% of all 2009 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) joints2.5× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  12.1% All 2009 cars

  4.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.5%, against 2.3% of all 2009 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.

• Wipers2.1× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  7.5% All 2009 cars

  3.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.5%, against 2.4% of all 2009 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.

• Link ball joint covers2.2× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  6.3% All 2009 cars

  2.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 1.6% of all 2009 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.

Common 2009 Hyundai Getz MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Hyundai Getz MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• 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
  37% 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
  37% 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
  30% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Exhaust and emissions
  13% 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.

• Driveshafts and joints
  12% 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 2009 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 3.4× as often on the 2009 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2009 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2009 Hyundai Getz as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?