2021 Hyundai Kona Electricity · DL21 ORU

The 2021 Hyundai Kona presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 22 May 2026 at 55,981 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result. The most recent test is less than a month old as of today's date, meaning the vehicle's roadworthiness status is current and unblemished. The record shows a clear trajectory from minor tyre wear and headlamp aim issues in 2024 and early 2025 toward a fully compliant state by mid-2026, suggesting the previous owner addressed outstanding items promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,196 miles per year. The jump from 35,281 miles in May 2025 to 55,981 miles by May 2026 represents an unusually steep increase of approximately 20,700 miles in a single year. That is nearly double the annual average and warrants attention. Such a spike could indicate a shift to heavier use, long-distance commuting, or motorway driving, all of which accelerate wear on consumable components including tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes. No significant gaps appear in the testing record itself, with annual tests filed consistently each May. The recurring theme across the MOT history is tyre condition. Both the April 2025 failure and the May 2025 pass flagged perishing and cracking on the rear tyres, while the April 2025 failure also recorded both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal tread depth minimum. The 2024 tests noted front tyres wearing close to wear indicators. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent periods stationary or underused, allowing tyre sidewalls to degrade from age rather than mileage alone. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and date codes to confirm whether the current set is recent. The headlamp aim defects from May 2024 were resolved by the retest the same day, indicating a simple adjustment rather than a deeper electrical or structural issue. Beyond tyres, the clean 2026 result provides reassurance on brakes, suspension, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. Still, given the sharp mileage increase in the final year, a prospective buyer should check for uneven brake disc wear, suspension bush deterioration, and any signs of corrosion on subframes or mounting points. A short road test over speed bumps and during light braking will reveal whether the increased use has introduced any new mechanical concerns not yet captured by the MOT record.