2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T-GDI Mhev 1.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · NV21 ACX

This Hyundai Kona has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness over the past two MOT cycles, with both tests in April 2024 and March 2025 passing without any recorded defects. The most recent inspection, just over a year ago, confirms the vehicle met all current DVSA standards for emissions, brakes, suspension, and structural integrity. There is no evidence of recurring advisories or failing components, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained at a basic level without significant mechanical neglect. However, the absence of defects does not preclude wear that may not yet require MOT failure—such as subtle suspension bush degradation or brake pad thickness—so further inspection is warranted. The recorded mileage of 21,765 miles at the time of the last test indicates exceptionally low annual usage, averaging around 4,353 miles per year over the vehicle’s lifespan. This suggests either infrequent driving or prolonged periods of storage, which can accelerate certain forms of degradation, particularly in fluid-sealed components like power steering systems or battery health. The gap between tests—just over 12 months—is standard for MOT intervals, but the lack of intermediate maintenance records means no insight into servicing frequency or potential deferred repairs. Such low mileage also implies that high-wear items like tyres and brake pads may have been replaced less frequently than recommended, potentially leaving some components closer to their serviceable limits than one might expect. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, including coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, for signs of fatigue or corrosion. The brakes, while not failing in tests, should be checked for uneven pad wear or binding calipers, particularly if the vehicle has been stored with brake fluid degradation possible. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns should be examined, as the low mileage may mask uneven wear from improper alignment or underinflation. Finally, the underbody should be scrutinised for corrosion, especially around wheel arches and sills, where prolonged exposure to moisture could have accelerated deterioration despite the lack of MOT faults.