2004 HYUNDAI GETZ1.3L PETROL

Most recent MOT (22 May 2026 – PASS) The car passed the latest test at 87,365 mi, but the examiner still recorded a number of advisories. The off‑side rear registration‑plate lamp, the nearside front mirror and the rear stop lamp were all noted as faulty, and the central rear brake hose was described as “slightly deteriorated”. Both front CV‑boot assemblies show severe deterioration with pin‑hole damage, and there is “front play in the steering rack inner joint(s)”. The off‑side rear sub‑frame mounting is corroded, though not yet excessive. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the four‑year MOT record the same groups of components keep re‑appearing: CV‑boot / drive‑shaft boots – severe deterioration on both front outer shafts (2024, 2025, 2026). Sub‑frame and under‑body corrosion – rear sub‑frame corrosion noted in 2024, 2025 and 2026; a front sub‑frame “likely to become detached” was flagged in 2024. Brake system wear – central rear brake hose deterioration (2024‑2026) and off‑side front brake pads worn to the indicator (2026). Steering/ suspension wear – front steering rack play (2026) and an excessively worn off‑side front anti‑roll‑bar ball joint (2024). These items are all safety‑related wear or corrosion points rather than isolated electrical glitches. Trend analysis The MOT outcome has moved from a failure in 2024 (multiple serious items) to a pass in 2026, suggesting that at least some of the most critical faults were remedied – for example the front sub‑frame detachment risk and the anti‑roll‑bar ball joint wear were not listed in the latest report.