2005 Hyundai Getz 1.1L Petrol · WA05 EWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive neglect in recent months. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 49,223 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior at 49,197 miles. The failure identified a compromised offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a central front exhaust leak that prevented a successful emissions test. This suggests the current owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT test environment rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,344 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage noted between February 2024 and February 2025, where the car covered 6,174 miles in a single year, followed by a sharp drop to just 315 miles over the subsequent twelve months. This low-frequency use correlates with the 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres, as rubber components often suffer from cracking and structural degradation due to age and inactivity rather than tread wear. A buyer must scrutinize the structural integrity of the front sub-frame, which has been flagged for corrosion in both 2023 and 2024. Although the tester noted it was not seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on low-mileage older vehicles can accelerate rapidly. The recurring exhaust system issues identified in early 2026 also require a close inspection of the flexi-section and manifold to ensure the repair was comprehensive. Given the history of perishing rubber, all aged suspension bushes and tyres should be checked for dry rot and cracking, which are common in vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.