2022 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · GD22 BYC

The vehicle currently stands in good roadworthiness, but the MOT record indicates a deteriorating trend in suspension and braking components. The most recent test on 2025-07-21 at 23,352 miles was passed, yet the tester flagged the offside front outer tyre starting to perish and the nearside front outer tyre starting to perish, suggesting a progressive failure of the suspension bushings and springs. This indicates that while the vehicle may have been maintained in 2025, the structural integrity of the front suspension has become compromised, likely due to the accelerated wear observed over the last two years. The mileage pattern suggests that the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of wear, particularly on the drivetrain and suspension, which is inconsistent with a typical 4-year-old model. The test on 2025-07-21 at 23,352 miles was followed by a date of 2025-07-22 at 23,353 miles, indicating a steady progression of mileage without a significant gap, which would typically result in higher total mileage. This rapid accumulation suggests that the vehicle has been driven recently or is in a state of constant operation, leading to the formation of binding calipers and other wear items that are not expected for this age group. To assess the vehicle's condition, a buyer should inspect the front suspension bushings and springs for binding, check the brake discs for surface corrosion, and inspect the exhaust system for emissions. The lack of a recent MOT test in 2026 means that any issues identified in 2025 are not yet addressed, and the vehicle is likely to fail a MOT test in the future if the wear continues. The buyer must verify that the vehicle has been serviced since the 2025-07-21 test to ensure the structural integrity of the suspension remains intact, as the tyre wear patterns observed in the 2025-07-21 entry suggest that the front suspension is already in a state of degradation.