2007 Hyundai Getz 1.4L Petrol · EN57 DGV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline regarding rubber components and suspension integrity. The most recent test in December 2025 at 43,452 miles resulted in a failure on the offside rear tyre due to perishing and wear. This followed an advisory for the same issue just earlier in January 2025, indicating that the tyres are suffering age-related neglect despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,287 miles per year. Data shows a consistent gap of roughly 2,600 miles between late 2021 and 2022, and another 2,200 miles leading into the 2023 test. While this low usage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often accelerates the degradation of rubber seals, bushes, and tyre compounds, which is evidenced by the cracking noted in the latest MOT tests. A buyer must physically inspect the offside rear shock absorbers, which were flagged for light misting of oil in both December 2023 and January 2025. This suggests a slow leak that will eventually lead to component failure and compromised handling. The inner edge wear on the offside front tyre recorded in 2023 also points to a potential wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require verification to prevent further premature tyre failure. Given the age of the Getz, specific focus should be placed on structural corrosion in the sills and wheel mounting points, although these were not highlighted in the recent records. The recurring perishing of the tyres necessitates immediate replacement of the affected pair. A thorough check of the undercarriage is essential to determine if the dry rubber components are sound or if the years of low mileage have allowed them to become brittle and unreliable.