2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-GDI 1.0L Petrol · DP69 XUB

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-GDI presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 18 July 2025 at 31,644 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the latest test introduced minor advisories that were absent in the preceding three annual checks. Both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This is a low-severity advisory concerning rubber condition rather than a dangerous structural or mechanical failure, yet it signals that basic consumable oversight may have slipped slightly since the clean bill of health recorded on 11 July 2024 at 27,331 miles. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching seven years of age. Between the October 2022 test at 14,923 miles and the July 2023 test at 17,827 miles, the car covered roughly 2,904 miles in nine months. The subsequent jump to 27,331 miles by July 2024 represents approximately 9,504 miles in twelve months, a marked increase in annual usage. From July 2024 to July 2025, the car added just 4,313 miles, returning to a lower annual rate. This uneven pattern suggests the vehicle may have experienced a period of heavier commuting or longer-distance use during 2023-2024, followed by a return to lighter duties. The overall average of approximately 4,521 miles per year remains well below the UK typical of 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually, which generally limits wear on drivetrain and suspension components but does not eliminate the need for age-related inspection. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear tyres, verifying the extent of cracking or perishing noted in the July 2025 advisory and checking the date codes to determine whether the tyres are original or replacements. Given the low mileage and short-joint usage pattern, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for deterioration that can occur through age and standing rather than mileage alone. Brake discs and pads warrant close attention, as infrequent or short-trip driving can cause surface corrosion and uneven pad deposition even when mileage remains low. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored or used predominantly on short urban trips that prevent moisture from evaporating. The clean MOT record from 2022 through 2024 provides reasonable confidence in the car's baseline condition, but the emergence of tyre advisories in 2025 suggests a hands-on inspection is prudent before purchase.