2003 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · NX03 GLY

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is currently under review, as the most recent MOT test was conducted on 2026-06-18 at 90,175 miles. The tester flagged a range of mechanical issues across the chassis, including structural corrosion of the front and rear subframes, a defective headlamp lens, and a split or insecure drive shaft joint. The maintenance history shows two distinct failure points: a failed MOT in 2022 on 90,175 miles and a subsequent pass in 2021 on 88,620 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has not been repaired since the 2022 test, suggesting a lack of aggressive maintenance on the 2022 date. The 2021 pass on 88,620 miles is the most recent test recorded. The mileage pattern for this 2003 Hyundai Getz is notably sparse, averaging approximately 3,921 miles per year. This low mileage is atypical for a vehicle of its age, which typically requires more frequent servicing. The lack of recent maintenance records suggests that basic upkeep, such as tyre changes and brake fluid checks, was skipped. The data shows no gaps between the 2022 and 2021 tests, implying that the vehicle has not been serviced since the 2022 date. This pattern of high mileage combined with a history of failed MOTs and subsequent passes on the same vehicle indicates that the mechanical condition has remained stable or was maintained at a low level since the last inspection. Given the recurring faults, particularly the structural corrosion of the subframes and the drive shaft joint, the vehicle presents a significant risk of future failures. The 2022 failed MOT on 90,175 miles highlights a critical issue that has not been addressed, while the 2021 pass on 88,620 miles confirms that the vehicle is currently in a usable state. However, the specific corrosion on the front and rear subframes and the drive shaft joint suggests that the vehicle's structural integrity may be compromised, requiring immediate inspection. The buyer must verify the condition of these components and assess whether the 2022 MOT was a true failure or a false positive due to wear and tear that masked the underlying defect.