Hyundai Getz (2005)
2005 Hyundai Getz
CarHunch analysed 12,153 real MOT records for the 2005 Hyundai Getz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Hyundai Getz falls short of the UK average with a 73.6% first-time pass rate—roughly 6 points below the 80% benchmark—and that gap matters more here because over a third of these cars (34.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel versions perform similarly poorly, both hovering around 72% pass rate, so fuel choice won't materially improve your odds.
At 57,000 miles average for an 19-year-old car, these Getz examples are relatively low-mileage, yet they're accumulating serious problems: nearly 5 failures per vehicle on average and 20 advisories each, suggesting age and corrosion are catching up faster than mileage alone would explain. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and underbody rot rather than assuming low miles means good condition.
What to check before buying a 2005 Hyundai Getz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 11,701 | 73.7% | 4.74 |
| Diesel (4%) | 443 | 71.9% | 4.35 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 82.7% | 2.71 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 76.9% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Hyundai Getz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Hyundai Getz vehicles fall between 41,192 and 69,252 miles.
2005 Hyundai Getz — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,379 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Hyundai Getz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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72.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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30.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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