2017 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · EA67 UJB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 93,561 miles resulted in an initial failure due to multiple defects including headlight misalignment, a distorted rim, and worn components. While the vehicle passed the immediate re-test, the density of faults suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical issues once they reach the point of failing an inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. Between the June 2022 test at 64,926 miles and the July 2024 test at 82,029 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, indicating standard usage levels. The subsequent interval of 11,532 miles leading to the 2025 test maintains this steady driving habit, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables like brake pads and tyres. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system and wheels, as the record flags thin brake pads in both 2024 and 2025. The presence of a distorted nearside rear road wheel in the 2025 test suggests a previous impact that could have affected the suspension geometry or wheel bearing integrity. Furthermore, the recurring mentions of tyre issues, from perishing in 2024 to reaching the legal limit in 2025, indicate that the current rubber should be checked for uneven wear and adequate depth across all axles.