2020 Hyundai Kona Electric · BD70 BYB

A pattern of advisories centred on brake condition, tyre wear, and screen damage defines the MOT history of this 2020 Hyundai Kona, with the record remaining free of any structural or corrosion failures but showing recurring component wear across multiple test cycles. The most recent test on 30 June 2026 produced a pass, but three advisories were issued alongside a minor defect for a nearside windscreen crack that does not yet impede the driver's view. The rear brake discs were flagged as corroded and the nearside rear service brake was noted as binding slightly, both of which warrant close attention on inspection. Earlier tests follow a similar theme of consumable wear, with the 2025 and 2024 tests both recording front tyres worn to near the legal limit on their inner edges, and a single failure in July 2024 caused by the front wiper failing to clear the screen effectively. The trend across the recorded tests suggests ongoing attention to tyres, brakes, and minor body items rather than any underlying mechanical deterioration. With 65,689 miles recorded against an age of approximately six years, this Kona has covered around 10,900 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of its age and class. The testing cadence is annual without significant gaps, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. This kind of steady accumulation generally produces predictable wear on consumables rather than the dry-joint or fluid-seal degradation associated with low-mileage or laid-up vehicles, though the brake and tyre advisories indicate those components are now reaching the point where replacement is likely due. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear braking system given the advisories for corroded rear discs and a binding nearside rear service brake. Corroded discs on a rear axle typically present as a grooved or pitted surface visible on inspection, and if they have worn beyond the manufacturer thickness limit, replacement rather than machining will be required. The binding brake could indicate a partially seized caliper or guide pins, which would often manifest during a test drive as uneven pulling to one side under braking, a brake that feels reluctant to release, or a rear wheel running noticeably hotter than the others after a sustained stop. The front tyres were repeatedly flagged for inner-edge wear, which on a Kona often points to alignment drift, worn suspension bushes, or bent components rather than simple inflation issues, so a check of the steering geometry and a close look at suspension arms and anti-roll bar linkages would be worthwhile. The minor windscreen crack on the nearside should be monitored, as any propagation could bring it into the swept area of the wiper or the driver's primary line of sight and convert it into a future failure item. The 2024 wiper failure is worth keeping in mind as a one-off rectification rather than a recurring fault, but a test drive should confirm both front wipers clear the screen fully across the entire swept arc. Beyond these specific items, a general inspection should cover the front brake discs and pads, as wear typically follows the front tyres that have already been replaced, and the rear brake caliper mechanisms should be exercised to confirm the binding issue has not progressed. A thorough road test on varied surfaces, with particular attention to braking symmetry and steering response over bumps, will help confirm whether the advisory-level wear has translated into any functional concerns.