2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric · DX18 TNK

The 2018 Hyundai Ionq presents an exemplary MOT record with five consecutive passes and zero defects recorded across all tests. The most recent examination on 21 May 2026 at 163,725 miles returned a completely clean result with no advisories or failures whatsoever. This pattern demonstrates a stable and well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical issues identified by DVSA testers over the past four years. The mileage accumulation tells an interesting story about this vehicle's usage pattern. Between the April 2022 test at 61,417 miles and the April 2023 test at 103,533 miles, the car covered approximately 42,116 miles in a single year, indicating intensive use during that period. The subsequent years show a marked reduction in annual mileage, with roughly 12,600 miles added between April 2023 and April 2024, and approximately 10,860 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. The current recorded mileage of 163,725 miles represents high annual usage at around 20,466 miles per year over the vehicle's eight-year lifespan, placing significant demands on wear components despite the clean test record. The complete absence of any defects, advisories, or fails across all five MOT entries suggests diligent preventative maintenance by the previous owner. High-mileage vehicles typically develop suspension wear, brake deterioration, or exhaust issues over time, yet none of these common failure points have manifested in the testing record. The gap between the April 2024 test at 140,274 miles and the May 2025 test at 152,865 miles is slightly longer than twelve months at thirteen months, though this falls within acceptable MOT scheduling flexibility. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough physical inspection given the vehicle's substantial mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close examination as these components endure accelerated wear beyond 160,000 miles even when functioning correctly at test time. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be measured for remaining service life. The exhaust system and catalytic converter require inspection for corrosion or deterioration common in higher-mileage examples. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns can reveal alignment or suspension geometry issues not captured during static MOT checks. A test drive over varied road surfaces will expose any developing mechanical noises or vibrations that stationary testing cannot detect.