HYUNDAI GETZ2006 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 80,934 miles. The maintenance history shows a consistent pattern of meeting minimum standards, with clean pass records over the last three annual cycles. The recorded failures in March 2025 and 2026 resulted in no documented defects, suggesting that minor issues were rectified prior to retesting rather than indicating systemic mechanical failure or structural decay. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 7,058 miles, followed by a further 3,676 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This suggests short-distance use, which often preserves mechanical components like the gearbox and engine internals. However, low annual mileage on an aged vehicle can also lead to the drying of rubber components and fluid degradation if the car sits stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Hyundai Getz models are prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Given the low usage, inspect the suspension bushes and control arm ball joints for cracking or perished rubber, which occurs due to age rather than wear. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers, as vehicles infrequently driven often suffer from brake corrosion due to lack of friction.