2007 Hyundai Getz petrol: common problems and MOT failures

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

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

• Rigid brake pipes1.8× usual
  Hyundai Getz

  19.7% All 2007 cars

  10.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, 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

  10.1% All 2007 cars

  5.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.2%, 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

  6.9% All 2007 cars

  4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, 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 petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Hyundai Getz petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  42% 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
  34% 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
  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 an engine warning light.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Hyundai Getz petrol

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 petrol 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 petrol 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 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?