2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · FH04 MVF

The 2004 Hyundai Getz demonstrates a highly stable and improving maintenance trend, evidenced by a completely clean MOT record over the last four years. The most recent test on 26 July 2024 at 55,570 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards. A peculiar anomaly appears in the record for 25 July 2024 at 55,558 miles, where the vehicle failed despite no recorded defects, likely representing an aborted test or administrative void rather than a mechanical failure. Since that date, the car has required no remedial work to pass its annual inspection. The mileage pattern confirms exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating just 2,221 miles between September 2021 and July 2024, the annual average sits at roughly 2,526 miles. This low mileage suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary, which introduces its own mechanical risks despite the lack of wear-related advisories. The 12-month gap between the September 2022 and July 2023 tests aligns with the standard testing cycle, while the slight mileage jump of 649 miles between the failed and passed tests in July 2024 indicates the vehicle was driven to a retest appointment. Despite the absence of recurring mechanical faults, a buyer must inspect components vulnerable to deterioration from prolonged inactivity. Seized brake calipers and binding handbrake mechanisms frequently afflict vehicles that stand for extended periods, even if the discs and pads appear serviceable. Suspension bushes and coil springs on a 2004 Getz will likely display age-related perishing and corrosion, requiring close visual scrutiny for cracking or structural rust. The exhaust system and tyres also demand attention; rubber compounds degrade with age rather than mileage, meaning the sidewalls may show micro-cracking, and the exhaust may suffer from internal condensation corrosion despite the low recorded miles.