2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · LJ53 AOU

This vehicle presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 5 August 2025 at 53,073 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to August 2022, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has experienced very little mechanical stress. The mileage is remarkably low for a 22 year old car, averaging roughly 2,412 miles per year. Between the August 2022 test at 48,284 miles and the August 2025 test at 53,073 miles, the car covered only 4,789 miles over three years. This low usage pattern indicates the car has likely spent significant periods stationary, which carries different risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade due to age and inactivity rather than wear. While the MOT record shows no failures for suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, the low mileage suggests a risk of seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. Check for signs of corrosion on the underbody and sills, as the MOT history is unusually devoid of the structural rust advisories typically found on a 2004 model. Verify the condition of the tyres and fluids. Low-mileage vehicles often have tyres that are legally tread-deep but chemically expired and hardened. Ensure the engine oil and coolant show no signs of contamination from long-term standing, as the lack of recorded defects in the MOT history does not account for internal engine health or the state of the battery.