2020 Hyundai Ioniq SE Connect HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric · EX70 TWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 68,792 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior at 68,303 miles. The 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical safety-related defects, including a missing wheel nut and binding brakes, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced to do so by the MOT tester. At 68,792 miles over six years, the car has averaged approximately 11,465 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a modern hybrid. There is a notable two-year gap between the May 2023 test at 43,557 miles and the June 2025 test, during which time the vehicle covered over 25,000 miles. This high rate of accumulation without intervening checks likely explains the rapid wear on brake components and tyres noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2025 record flagged a binding offside rear caliper and thin rear pads, along with worn discs, which indicates a tendency toward seized pistons or component failure. Furthermore, the advisory for the offside rear tyre being bald on the inner edge suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that cause premature tyre scrubbing. An inspection should also verify that all wheel bolts are properly torqued and that the steering components show no signs of uneven wear.