2005 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · WK55 FPN

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 failed at 81,183 miles with several serious defects: the nearside front wheel bearing shows excessive play and roughness, the front sub‑frame is corroded and seriously weakened, the offside front outer drive‑shaft CV boot is split, the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and the nearside rear tyre is cracked or perishing, both front and rear brake pipes are excessively corroded (marked yellow), and the windscreen washer system does not deliver enough fluid. These faults build on a pattern seen in earlier tests. Wheel‑bearing play was noted as “slight” in the June 2025 and May 2023 passes and has now progressed to excessive play. A split CV boot appeared in the failed May 2024 test and again in the latest failure. Tyre damage or cracking was recorded in the June 2025 pass and persists in the latest failure. Brake‑pipe corrosion and sub‑frame corrosion are new items that were not present in any of the previous passes or failures. Overall the trend is worsening: the number and severity of safety‑related defects have increased, with fresh corrosion on structural and braking components and a wheel bearing that has moved from slight to excessive play. This suggests the vehicle’s condition is deteriorating rather than stable or improving. The recorded mileage of 81,183 miles over about 21 years averages roughly 3,866 miles per year, which is low for its age. Low annual use can indicate long periods of standing, which may promote corrosion of brake pipes, sub‑frame and exhaust systems, and can contribute to tyre perishing despite low wear.