2008 Hyundai Getz MOT pass rate: 65.1% (11,846 tests)
Is the 2008 Getz getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.8% -0.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.2% +0.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.3% +0.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Getz
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,994 | 24.4% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,832 | 23.1% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,667 | 13.6% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,368 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 1,262 | 10.3% |
| 6 | Visibility | 973 | 7.9% |
All Getz years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,991 | 59.5% | -5.5 pts | 72,756 |
| 2004 | 7,732 | 59.1% | -5.2 pts | 71,886 |
| 2005 | 9,073 | 60.0% | -4.5 pts | 75,150 |
| 2006 | 11,040 | 63.9% | -0.5 pts | 76,514 |
| 2007 | 13,256 | 65.1% | -0.0 pts | 76,728 |
| 2008 (this page) | 11,846 | 65.1% | -0.0 pts | 73,552 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Hyundai Getz reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 65.1% of their MOT tests (11,846 tests, 2023–2025), -0.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 73,552 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Getz?
The median tested example shows 73,552 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 Getz?
In this cohort petrols pass 65.3% of tests against 62.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.