2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · EJ18 OCN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. In the most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 84,359 miles, the car initially failed due to headlight aim issues, defective wipers, and worn brake discs. While it passed immediately after these faults were rectified, the recurrence of pitted and scored brake discs across both axles suggests that the owner only addresses braking components once they reach a point of failure during an annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. The car covered 10,779 miles between October 2022 at 61,267 miles and November 2023, and another 6,595 miles before the October 2024 test. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use rather than long periods of neglect or excessive mileage, which explains the consistent wear on consumables like tyres and brakes noted throughout the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension. The record shows recurring issues with brake discs from 2022 through 2025, indicating the rotors may be prone to corrosion or that the calipers are not cleaning. Additionally, the repeated mentions of tyres worn on the edges in 2023 and 2024 suggest potential wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly addressed. Verify the current state of the brake pads and rotors to ensure the previous replacements were not performed with low-quality components.