2017 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · EA67 UHM

The most recent MOT (30 July 2025) was passed, but it recorded an off‑side rear tyre that had a nail and was deemed not reparable. The tyre was listed as a 235/45/18 Nexen, so replacement will be required before the car can be driven safely. The only other defect in the recent history is from the 2024 MOT, which noted the near‑side rear brake pads were about 60 % worn. That is a typical wear level for a vehicle with roughly 10 000 miles added since the previous test, and the pads will need to be replaced in the near future. No other faults were recorded in the 2023, 2022 or 2021 tests. Overall the pattern shows normal wear on rear braking components and a single tyre puncture. There is no evidence of a growing mechanical problem – the defect record has remained very limited and the trend appears stable rather than deteriorating. At 73 050 miles for a nine‑year‑old 2017 Hyundai Kona, the average annual mileage is about 8 100 miles, which is typical for a family car. This suggests the vehicle has not been subject to unusually hard use, but it also does not indicate prolonged periods of inactivity. The mileage alone does not raise any red flags about excessive wear on major drivetrain or suspension parts.