2009 Hyundai Getz 1.4L Petrol · WG58 LWR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of escalating structural and mechanical degradation. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 51,913 miles resulted in a pass, it carried multiple advisories regarding an exhaust leak, corroded rear brake pipes, and front suspension arms. These issues follow a failure in June 2025 involving a failing MacPherson strut and a repaired suspension mounting point, indicating that the chassis is beginning to suffer from persistent corrosion despite the low mileage. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 51,913 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. This low usage pattern often correlates with age-related perish rather than wear, particularly affecting rubber components and metal surfaces. The data shows significant gaps between tests, such as the thirteen-month interval between January 2024 and June 2025, which suggests the car may have sat for long periods. This likely contributes to the corrosion observed on the brake pipes and suspension arms in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough under-body inspection to verify the quality of the previous repair to the offside rear suspension mounting. The tester previously noted this area was damaged and repaired, which is a critical failure point on older vehicles subject to structural rust. Close attention should also be paid to the braking system, as the parking brake was only just meeting efficiency standards in 2024 and the rear pipes now show significant corrosion. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2025 should be monitored to prevent it from becoming a structural failure.