2006 Hyundai Getz 1.6L Petrol · AP06 AEJ

The latest MOT on 25 August 2025 at 67,862 miles recorded a pass with no defects, indicating that the car presently meets the statutory roadworthiness criteria. Over the past three years the record shows a shift from occasional failures (2022‑09‑14, 2020‑08‑12) to consecutive passes, suggesting a stabilising maintenance pattern rather than a worsening one. Mileage averages roughly 3,400 miles per year, well below the typical usage for a 20‑year‑old vehicle. Between 5 August 2019 (21,530 miles) and 2 August 2021 (47,396 miles) the car accumulated about 26,000 miles, implying a period of relatively intensive use. From 2021 onward the annual increase fell to between 4,000 and 7,000 miles, reinforcing the low‑mileage character and indicating no prolonged gaps in recording. Repeated entries flag a deteriorating constant‑velocity boot on the off‑side front drive‑shaft joint (2022‑09‑14 and 2023‑09‑05) and slight play in the front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball joint (2023‑09‑05). Brake‑pedal edge wear appears once (2022‑09‑14) and tyre tread depth on the off‑side front tyre fell below legal limits in 2022, though it was rectified before the next test. Minor tyre cracking noted from 2019 through 2020 and occasional wiper and headlamp faults were also recorded and subsequently corrected. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the front drive‑shaft CV boot and inspect the surrounding oil for leaks, check for free play in the front suspension bushes and anti‑roll‑bar linkage, and confirm that the brake pedal feels firm without excessive edge wear. A thorough visual examination of all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall cracking, and ply exposure is essential, as is confirming the operation of windscreen wipers and dipped‑beam headlamps. Finally, a cursory rust survey of the chassis and under‑body will ensure no hidden corrosion undermines structural integrity.