2023 Hyundai Kona Electricity · CF23 PUO

The 2023 Hyundai Kona currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 8 May 2026 at 48,236 miles, indicating baseline roadworthiness. The maintenance trend for rolling stock shows a sharp decline in owner care leading up to this test. The tester failed the vehicle on 7 May 2026 after finding exposed ply and cords on both nearside tyres, a severe defect indicating the rubber had worn completely through the tread block. The owner replaced the failed nearside tyres to secure the pass the very next day, but left the offside tyres on the car despite the tester flagging them as worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the inner edge. Accumulating 48,236 miles in roughly three years equates to an annual average of 16,079 miles, which sits significantly above the typical usage profile for a compact crossover. This high mileage suggests extensive motorway or long-distance commuting rather than light urban use. Such rapid distance accumulation accelerates wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and braking hardware. The single annual mileage reading prevents a detailed year-on-year usage analysis, but the sheer volume driven in a short window demands rigorous scrutiny of high-stress mechanical parts that do not feature on standard MOT failure lists until they reach catastrophic degradation. Running the offside tyres down to the legal limit while simultaneously destroying the nearside tyres points to neglected wheel alignment and poor routine maintenance. Wearing on the inner edge specifically indicates excessive negative camber or toe-out, likely caused by worn suspension components or a severe impact with a pothole. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front and rear suspension arms, drop links, and steering rack for play or deformation. Checking the brake discs and pads for heavy lip wear or scoring is also critical, as high-mileage commuting often leads to glazed friction material and warped rotors. The current owner clearly deferred basic consumable upkeep until forced to act by a test failure, meaning the next custodian should budget for a full set of premium tyres and a comprehensive four-wheel alignment immediately.