2006 Hyundai Getz diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel than on all cars registered in 2006.

• Braking performance2.5× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  17.4% All 2006 cars

  6.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.2%, against 2.9% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Sub-frame2.2× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  11.9% All 2006 cars

  5.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.

• Number plates2× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  12.2% All 2006 cars

  6.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.6% of all 2006 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.

Common 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  48% 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.

• Brakes
  45% 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
  42% 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
  36% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  16% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Rust and bodywork
  8% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel

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

1. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the sub-frame? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the number plates? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2006 Hyundai Getz diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?