HYUNDAI KONA2019 · 1.0L PETROL

The 2019 Hyundai Kona presents a stable mechanical picture overall, passing its most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 45,058 miles without any Dangerous or Major failures. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring advisory pattern has emerged around tyre condition that warrants attention. In the February 2026 test, the tester flagged the Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii), alongside a similar advisory on the Nearside Front tyre. An Offside Rear Child Seat also prevented full inspection of the adult seatbelt. These are minor advisories rather than outright failures, but the same tyre-perishing defect has appeared at the three most recent tests, suggesting the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or the tyres are ageing unevenly. The mileage accumulation is roughly typical for a seven-year-old vehicle. From the first recorded test on 23 February 2022 at 29,289 miles through to 18 February 2026 at 45,058 miles, the car has covered approximately 15,769 miles over four years, averaging around 3,942 miles annually during that documented window. The earlier years before the first recorded MOT likely account for the remainder of the annualised figure of approximately 6,437 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings between consecutive tests, indicating consistent rather than intermittent use. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls in person, checking for perishing, cracking, or uneven wear across all four corners, and confirm the age codes stamped on each tyre given the repeated advisories. The Nearside Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the February 2024 test at 35,817 miles, so pad thickness and disc condition should be verified at the front axle. The persistent Child Seat obstruction on the Offside Rear belt means the full webbing, buckle, and retractor mechanism on that side have not been visually confirmed by the tester; a buyer should remove any child seat and manually check the adult belt for fraying, slow retraction, or locking function. Beyond these specific items, the clean pass in February 2023 and the absence of suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion advisories across the record suggest the mechanical fundamentals are sound, but a test drive over rough surfaces will confirm whether any bush or joint wear has developed since the last inspection.