2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric · BT21 XOX

The Hyundai Ioniq presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 9 February 2026 at 31,796 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations show a clean history aside from an anomalous failure on 13 August 2025 at 25,596 miles where the tester logged no defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same date and mileage with no defects noted. This pattern indicates consistent mechanical integrity with no recurring faults or worsening conditions. Mileage accumulation relative to the vehicle's 2021 build date shows a distinctly two-phase pattern. The first recorded MOT on 19 December 2024 at 11,361 miles confirms very light use through the initial exemption period, averaging well under 3,000 miles per year. A subsequent pass on 15 February 2025 at 11,557 miles added only 196 miles in eight weeks. The record then shows a sharp accumulation: by 13 August 2025 the odometer read 25,596 miles, a gain of 14,039 miles in six months, before easing to 31,796 miles by February 2026. Such a surge suggests a period of intensive use that may have stressed consumable components despite the absence of logged advisories. With no defects or advisories across any test, the buyer faces no flagged structural or mechanical risks in the official record. The unexplained fail with no defects warrants verification that the V5C and MOT certificate align and that no hidden corrosion or suspension issue was omitted. Given the mid-2025 mileage spike, a physical inspection should target front brake disc wear, caliper binding, suspension bush condition, and tyre tread depth, as these items can degrade rapidly under increased load and may not yet trigger an advisory. Overall the Ioniq's history implies a prior owner who maintained statutory testing but likely used the car sporadically then heavily. The clean sheets suggest basic upkeep was met, though the lack of any recorded minor wear items is atypical for a five-year-old vehicle. A pre-purchase inspection remains prudent to confirm structural integrity and assess consumables not captured by the MOT regime.