2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · AV18 OGY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on April 10, 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather rather than proactive care. The immediate failure on that same day at 45,073 miles was due to perished front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers and thin front brake pads. While these specific issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the failure suggests the owner waited until the MOT deadline expired before addressing essential safety-critical wear items. At 45,073 miles over eight years, the Kona has averaged approximately 5,634 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the national average. This low-mileage profile explains the consistent issues with rubber components across the record. From 2023 through 2025, the tester repeatedly flagged all four tyres for cracking and perishing. This indicates the vehicle likely sits stationary for long periods, causing the tyre compound to dry out and degrade despite having ample tread depth remaining from low mileage. A buyer should conduct a close-range inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the newly replaced ball joint covers have not masked underlying play or play in the joints themselves. Given the history of thin brake pads and the low mileage, the brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion or uneven wear caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. The drive belt noted as worn in 2023 should also be inspected for glazing or transverse cracking, as age-related degradation is the primary risk for low-mileage vehicles of this era.