2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV Electric · FY71 AAF

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 presents a clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 3 December 2025 at 49,710 miles, roughly seven months before the current date, returned a pass with no defects recorded. This confirms a stable maintenance trend across the vehicle's five-year history. Every annual examination from January 2023 through December 2025 resulted in a straight pass, with testers noting zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. Mileage accumulation shows an irregular pattern against the car's age. At the 11 January 2023 test the odometer read 20,957 miles. By 8 November 2023 it had crawled to 21,562 miles, reflecting only 605 miles in ten months. The 3 December 2024 examination recorded 25,941 miles, meaning the car covered about 4,300 miles across the preceding thirteen months. A sharp shift occurred before the 3 December 2025 test, where mileage jumped to 49,710, an addition of 23,769 miles in twelve months. This trajectory suggests the vehicle stood largely unused during its early life, then entered high-intensity service under a new keeper. Given the absence of recorded faults, the MOT history implies conscientious statutory compliance but offers no insight into component wear hidden between tests. A buyer should physically inspect the brake calipers and discs for binding or corrosion after the long stationary period, and examine suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation from sudden load increases. Tyre sidewalls may exhibit age cracking despite adequate tread, while underbody corrosion should be checked on a lift. As the DVSA test excludes high-voltage battery health, independent diagnostics of the EV powertrain and cooling system remain essential before purchase.