2017 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · X15 DUK

Most recent MOT (02 July 2025 – PASS) The test was passed, but three advisory items were recorded: the front service brake showed a fluctuating reading, a minor leak was noted at the rear exhaust box, and all four tyres were flagged as being worn close to the legal limit or on the edge. These are not failures, but they highlight components that need attention. Recurring pattern - Tyres: Every MOT since 2022 lists rear‑wheel tyre damage or wear close to the legal limit, and the 2025 test adds front‑wheel wear. The same four tyres have been repeatedly flagged, indicating either aggressive driving, poor alignment, or simply that the original tyres have now reached the end of their service life. - Brake: The front service brake fluctuating reading appears in both the 2025 pass and the 2025 fail (the day before), suggesting a developing issue that has not yet crossed the failure threshold. - Exhaust: A minor leak at the rear exhaust box was recorded in both 2025 tests, showing the problem is persistent. Trend analysis The tyre condition is clearly worsening – what began as rear‑wheel damage in 2022 has progressed to all four wheels by 2025. The brake advisory has remained constant, while the exhaust leak has persisted without worsening into a failure. Overall the vehicle’s condition is stable in the sense that no new major defects have appeared, but the existing wear items are not improving. Mileage versus age At 63,275 mi for a nine‑year‑old 2017 Hyundai Kona the average is about 7,000 mi per year, which is typical.