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Hyundai GETZ - 2003

406.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai GETZ, model year 2003. Sample size: 1,324 cars, 2,984 tests and 12,140 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,324 cars

The 2003 Hyundai Getz has an overall defect rate of 407 per 100 vehicles, which is 7.5% higher than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rates also rise, particularly in the higher mileage categories. The Getz performs better than average in steering and equipment defects, showing significantly lower failure rates in these areas. However, it struggles with issues related to lights and electrics, body structure, and other defects, where it exhibits higher failure rates compared to the average. Overall, while the Getz has strengths in some categories, its higher defect rates in critical areas are concerning.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,324 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 12.5% worse
190.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 34.9% better
16.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 2.0% better
29.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 32.1% worse
135.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 10.3% better
270.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▼ 41.4% worse
92.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 30.1% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 31.3% worse
69.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 538 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,613
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 806
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 737
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 656
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 461
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 422
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 386
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 357
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 345
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 291

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 235
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 230
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 143
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 116
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 104
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 94