2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV Electricity · AF22 ULL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred reactive component replacement. In the most recent test in April 2026 at 74,742 miles, the tester identified a slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and thin rear inner brake pads. These advis indicate that while the car passes the minimum requirements, components are reaching the end of their service life and require attention to prevent future failures. The mileage profile is significantly high for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging over 18,000 miles annually. Between the April 2025 test at 52,852 miles and the April 2026 test at 74,742 miles, the car covered 21,890 miles in just one year. This rapid accumulation suggests consistent heavy-duty motorway use, which accelerates the wear on suspension bushings, control arms, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage urban examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the flagged play in the anti-roll bar linkage often precedes wider wear of other rubber bushes and ball joints. The report of thin rear brake pads at 74,742 miles necessitates a close check of the brake rotors for scoring or uneven wear, given the high mileage. Furthermore, the condition of the tyres and the state of the electric drivetrain's cooling cooling system should be verified against this high mileage to ensure the vehicle has not been neglected despite its frequent use.