2020 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · EY20 WMK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following two consecutive clean MOT passes. The examiner recorded no faults during the July 2025 examination at 29,756 miles, maintaining the defect-free standard established twelve months earlier. This clean trajectory resolves the front tyre wear advisories logged in July 2023, indicating that corrective maintenance addressed the initial concerns without introducing new mechanical liabilities. The absence of persistent defects across three annual examinations confirms a consistent maintenance approach rather than reactive patchwork repairs. Recorded usage sits well below the typical six-year benchmark, averaging roughly 4,959 miles annually. The odometer advanced by 4,704 miles between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests, followed by a slightly higher increment of 6,484 miles before reaching the current reading in July 2025. This steady, low-rate accumulation suggests the previous keeper prioritised short-distance urban trips or stored the vehicle for extended stretches. Regular annual testing intervals remain intact, eliminating any coverage gaps that typically mask deferred servicing or accelerated component degradation. The July 2023 report flagged both front tyres as worn on the edge, a pattern that points directly to incorrect toe alignment or compromised front suspension geometry. You should verify the current track settings and inspect the front wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and lower control arm bushes for play or cracking. Given the low annual mileage, examine the hybrid battery cooling ducts for insect ingress, check the brake discs for surface corrosion from infrequent use, and confirm the exhaust system shows no internal moisture damage. A thorough static and dynamic evaluation of the front steering rack will resolve any lingering doubts about the earlier tyre wear cause.