2005 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,486 Hyundai Getz cars first used in 2005 had an MOT in 2025, at about 20 years old, and 51.2% passed first time. That is below the 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2005 Hyundai Getz cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2005 Hyundai Getz MOT failure items
2005 Hyundai Getz common failures
ItemValue
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.7%
Stop lamp: not working7.4%
Position lamp: not working6.6%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2005 Hyundai Getz advisories
2005 Hyundai Getz common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge21.8%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material18.3%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing16.0%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive14.6%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases11.9%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened11.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2005 Hyundai Getz faults by area
2005 Hyundai Getz faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.1%
Suspension20.6%
Body, chassis, structure16.7%
Visibility11.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.9%
Brakes9.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2005 Hyundai Getz recorded mileage
2005 Hyundai Getz mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,47456,40075,100 miles96,200

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Hyundai Getz years

Hyundai Getz first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20083,49155.1%57.2%
20073,86454.6%57.4%
20063,12654.5%57.0%
20052,48651.2%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.