2008 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · MW57 XTX

The most recent MOT, dated 4 March 2026, was a pass but it highlighted a number of wear items that need attention. The front brake discs on both sides are described as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”, and the front pads were already below the minimum thickness at the previous test. The front‑right lower suspension arm ball‑joint was flagged as “excessively worn” in the 25 February failure, yet the vehicle passed a month later, suggesting that the joint may have been repaired or replaced, but no record of that work is shown in the MOT notes. Both rear coil springs are noted as corroded, and the rear wheel bearing was reported as rough when rotated at the February failure – a defect that does not appear in the March pass, implying it may have been addressed. Across the three‑year MOT window the pattern is clear: brake wear, front‑suspension joint wear, and rear‑spring corrosion recur. The only outright failures were the ball‑joint wear, a missing tyre tread depth, and the rear bearing roughness. Since the March 2026 test the vehicle passed, the trend is not dramatically worsening, but the same components continue to be flagged, indicating they are approaching the end of their service life and will likely need replacement soon. At 69,227 mi the car is 18 years old, giving an average of about 3,800 mi per year – well below the typical UK average. Low mileage can mean the car has been lightly used, which is good for engine and drivetrain wear, but it can also suggest long periods of inactivity. Prolonged standing can accelerate corrosion of suspension components, as seen on the rear coil springs, and can allow moisture to affect bearings and brake hardware.