2019 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · EN19 ANR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a clear deterioration trend that has shifted from stable to worsening since the 2025 test. The 2025-05-21 test at 27,107 miles passed without defects, yet subsequent tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all failed on the same date, indicating a consistent decline in mechanical health. This pattern suggests that the car has been subjected to significant wear since the 2022-05-18 test, where it passed at only 17,018 miles, before failing again at 20,799 miles in 2023. The mileage accumulation is not uniform; the 2024-05-10 test at 24,905 miles falls short of the 27,107 miles recorded in 2025, suggesting that the 2025 test may have been conducted under more demanding conditions or the vehicle experienced a rapid mileage gain. The gap between the 2022-05-18 and 2023-05-17 tests (a 1,300-mile interval) is particularly notable, as the car only passed once before failing on the same date, indicating that the mechanical components are deteriorating faster than expected for a 2019 model. Given the recurring failure rate and the clear shift from stable to worsening conditions, the buyer should inspect the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain immediately. The 2024-05-10 failure at 24,905 miles is likely due to worn suspension bushings or coil springs, which would have been addressed during the 2023-05-17 test. If the 2022-05-18 test at 17,018 miles was a failure, the 2023-05-17 test at 20,799 miles may have been a false positive due to minor wear or the car's age, requiring a closer inspection of the chassis and exhaust emissions for structural integrity.