2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV Electricity · DP11 ARE

A broadly clean MOT history defines this 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV, with two consecutive passes and only minor advisories recorded since first testing in 2025. The most recent examination on 12 May 2026 concluded with a pass, accompanied by just two advisories: a child seat obstructing full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, and a nearside front tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit and on its edge in size 255/45/20. There were no recorded failures, no structural corrosion advisories, and no brake or suspension defects logged at either test. The pattern of test outcomes is stable and uneventful, though the small amount of data available only reflects two annual examinations, which limits how much weight can be placed on long-term roadworthiness trends. With 26,021 miles recorded against an age of around four years, this vehicle has covered approximately 6,505 miles per year, a figure that sits close to the typical average for its age bracket and suggests regular rather than exceptional accumulation. There is no evidence of long periods off the road, and no gaps in the test record that would imply extended standing, which is relevant for an EV where prolonged inactivity can affect the 12V auxiliary battery and tyre condition due to flat-spotting. Conversely, the mileage is not high enough to suggest heavy wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, or suspension components. The usage profile points to a car that has been driven consistently and moderately, which on an EV typically means the high-voltage battery has experienced a reasonable mix of charge and discharge cycles without extremes at either end. For a prospective buyer, the most pertinent item to interrogate is the nearside front tyre flagged in the 2026 advisory. Wear close to the legal limit combined with edge wear can indicate either an alignment issue, incorrect camber or toe settings, or simply that the tyre was nearing the end of its service life and rotated unevenly. On a test drive, listen for any pulling to one side under braking or steady cruising, and feel for steering vibration or tramlining over uneven road surfaces, all of which can point to geometry misalignment. Inspect all four tyres for even tread depth across the width and compare inner and outer shoulders, as uneven shoulder wear is a classic indicator of camber or toe problems that may not have been fully resolved when the worn tyre was replaced. Confirm that the nearside front tyre has since been renewed and check the date of manufacture on any replacement to ensure it is recent. Although the Ioniq 5's rear brake discs and callipers are occasionally prone to corrosion due to the regenerative braking system reducing their workload, no such defect was recorded at test, so there is no immediate concern from the history. However, a physical inspection should still confirm that the rear calipers are sliding freely and that the discs are free from significant surface corrosion or pitting, as these issues often develop between MOTs without being formally flagged. During the test drive, listen for any scraping, binding, or judder from the rear brakes on light application, and verify that the vehicle rolls freely when released on a flat surface with the parking brake disengaged. Pay attention to any knocks or clonks from the suspension over speed humps and uneven B-road surfaces, particularly from the front suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes, and check for any warning lights or drivetrain irregularities specific to the EV powertrain, as the MOT records cover only the standard roadworthiness items and not the high-voltage system diagnostics.