ガタがくる

expression, kuru verb (irregular)

to show one's age; to wear out; to start falling apart

Used for people, machines, or systems that are deteriorating due to age or heavy use. Often implies creaking, rattling, or loss of function. The phrase is a fixed expression using ガタ (onomatopoeia for rattling) and 来る.

See also: ガタガタ

• この車くるまもだいぶガタが来きてるね。

  This car is really starting to show its age, isn't it?

• 最さい近きん、体からだのあちこちにガタが来きている。

  Lately, my body is starting to wear out in various places.