2023 Hyundai Kona SE Connect GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · KE54 SRS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 46,608 miles passed, the tester flagged advisories for three tyres reaching the legal depth limit and exhibiting uneven wear. This follows a period of thinning front brake pads noted in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting the owner is only addressing consumable components once they approach failure thresholds during the annual inspection. The car's usage profile averages approximately 5,179 miles per year, which is significantly low for a nine-year-old vehicle. The data shows consistent annual testing between 2022 and 2025, where the vehicle covered roughly 5,000 miles per interval. However, the jump of 10,106 miles between March 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent increase in usage. Low mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion, which may align with the uneven tyre wear observed in the latest MOT record. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the edge wear noted on the tyres in February 2026 often indicates misaligned wheels or worn bushings. The recurring issue of thin front brake pads across three years necessitates a check of the front discs for scoring or uneven thinning caused by delayed replacement. Since no structural defects or corrosion were recorded in the history, the primary focus should remain on the mechanical state of the braking system and ensuring the low-mileage engine has not suffered from fluid neglect or seized components.