2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · EO68 EBG

The 2018 Hyundai Ionq presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile at its most recent MOT on 01 August 2025, where it passed at 45,409 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly positive. Earlier tests, particularly in 2024, flagged multiple advisories including perished rear tyres and binding rear brakes on both sides. The 2025 test shows a clear reduction in flagged items, with only a slightly damaged offside rear outer tyre and a binding offside rear brake noted, indicating previous issues were likely addressed. This suggests a pattern of reactive but effective maintenance in the lead-up to the latest test. The vehicle has covered approximately 5,676 miles per year since new, which is notably low for an eight-year-old car. The mileage progression is steady and consistent, moving from 25,401 miles in August 2022 to 32,446 miles in August 2023, then 39,108 miles in August 2024, and finally 45,409 miles in August 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the annual mileage accumulation. The most recent test, dated 01 August 2025, is now over ten months old as of today's date in June 2026, meaning the vehicle is approaching its next annual test due date. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system and tyre condition during any in-person inspection. The recurring advisory for binding rear service brakes, noted in both 2024 and 2025, points to a potential issue with caliper slide mechanisms, handbrake linkage adjustment, or brake hose deterioration that may not have been fully resolved. The repeated appearance of perished and damaged rear tyres across multiple tests, while not a structural concern, suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, accelerating rubber degradation. Inspect the inner sidewalls and tread shoulders carefully. Given the low mileage and the advisory history, a thorough check of suspension bushes, ball joints, and exhaust system for corrosion from infrequent use is also advisable, even though no such defects have been formally recorded.