2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · KX54 LUD

The Hyundai Getz currently holds a failed roadworthiness status following the 21 October 2025 test at 85,509 miles, where the tester issued a fail with no defects recorded. This leaves the vehicle unroadworthy until a valid pass is obtained. The maintenance trend is ambiguous rather than clearly stable or worsening, as the four prior annual tests between October 2022 and October 2024 passed cleanly with no advisories, yet the most recent attempt failed on administrative or unlogged grounds. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, rising from 81,859 miles at the 4 October 2022 test to just 85,509 miles by the 21 October 2025 test. That equates to roughly 3,887 miles per year. The car sat almost unused between the 4 October 2024 pass at 84,386 miles and the 2025 failure, adding only 1,123 miles in twelve months. The record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps, but the sparse entries and absence of any advisories across five years limit insight into wear on consumables. A buyer must commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase. The 2025 fail with no listed defect suggests a documentation or presenter error, yet it confirms the vehicle has not been certified roadworthy for over eight months. Long stationary periods at this age risk perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corroded brake discs or exhaust components that a stationary car hides until driven. Given the clean but thin history, focus the in-person check on structural integrity for rust, front coil springs, and rear suspension compliance. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and emissions systems despite no prior flags. The low mileage implies light use, but standing time degrades rubber and braking hardware more than miles alone.