2021 Hyundai Kona Electric · AV71 DXH

This Hyundai Kona demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two MOT cycles, with both tests in September 2024 and September 2025 yielding clean passes and no recorded defects. The most recent inspection on 2025-09-25 confirms the vehicle meets all current UK standards without advisories or failings, suggesting consistent compliance with legal requirements. However, the absence of any recorded issues does not preclude underlying wear—particularly in areas like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake components—which are not always captured in a standard MOT unless they reach a critical failure point. The recorded mileage of 15,353 miles over approximately five years—roughly 3,071 miles annually—indicates unusually low usage for a vehicle of this age. While this could imply lighter operational demands, it also raises questions about prolonged periods of inactivity, which may accelerate wear in components like tyres, battery health, or suspension seals due to static stress. The gap between tests (12 months each time) aligns with the standard MOT interval, but the lack of intermediate servicing records means no insight into maintenance beyond legal requirements. Buyers should verify whether the vehicle has been stored properly, as moisture and lack of movement can exacerbate corrosion or fluid degradation. Given the sparse MOT history, priority should be given to inspecting high-wear items not typically flagged until failure: the rear suspension bushes and ball joints, which often degrade silently; the brake calipers and discs for uneven wear or binding, especially if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods; and the exhaust system for leaks or rust penetration, particularly around flanges. The battery, though not MOT-tested, may require attention if the vehicle has been unused for prolonged stretches, as sulphation can occur even with low mileage. Finally, a thorough visual check for corrosion—especially in wheel arches, sub-frame areas, and underbody—is essential, as rust can compromise structural integrity without immediate MOT consequences.