2020 Hyundai Kona Electric · DP70 KZK

The 2020 Hyundai Kona presents a stable and largely improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 November 2025 at 80,980 miles. The sole advisory recorded on that most recent test was an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, a minor electrical defect with no bearing on structural integrity or mechanical safety. This outcome marks a clear resolution of the tyre-related failures documented in late 2023, suggesting the previous owner addressed the immediate safety defects promptly and has maintained the vehicle without further serious deterioration since. The mileage accumulation tells a story of consistent and relatively heavy use. The vehicle covered 16,499 miles in the twelve months between the December 2023 test at 56,058 miles and the December 2024 test at 72,557 miles, then added a further 8,423 miles in the eleven months leading to the November 2025 pass. At roughly 13,500 miles per year over its six-year life, this is above the national average and points to sustained motorway or high-frequency driving. Such usage accelerates wear on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and exhaust systems, all of which should be inspected with this mileage context firmly in mind. The December 2023 failure at 56,058 miles exposed a serious defect: the nearside rear tyre had ply or cords exposed, a condition indicating prolonged neglect or misalignment. Just three days later, the vehicle passed, but the December 2024 test flagged both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their inside edges. This pattern of inner-edge wear on the rear axle is a classic indicator of misaligned tracking or worn suspension components, most commonly deteriorated rear trailing arm bushes or worn hub bearings. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension thoroughly, checking for play in the wheel bearings and perishing or movement in the suspension bushes, and verify the four-wheel alignment specification against the manufacturer's data. Beyond the suspension, the high mileage demands a careful inspection of the braking system. Request evidence of brake disc and pad replacement intervals and check for uneven wear, lipping, or scoring on the discs, particularly at the rear where binding calipers can manifest as asymmetric pad wear. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion, especially around joints and the rear silencer, as high-mileage vehicles frequently develop exhaust leaks that can affect emissions compliance. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion advisories to date, a thorough underbody inspection remains prudent at this mileage to confirm the integrity of the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points.