2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV Electric · GL22 JTY

With only three MOT tests on file and a single isolated failure on the record, the roadworthiness profile of this 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV is largely unblemished but not without a notable blemish. The most recent test on 19 June 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, immediately following a failure the day before that centred entirely on a deeply cut offside rear tyre, with an accompanying advisory note for perished and cracked nearside rear rubber. Aside from that isolated tyre-related event, the 2025 test passed without defect, so the underlying mechanical trajectory appears stable rather than indicative of progressive deterioration. There are no corrosion advisories, no suspension or brake component flags, no steering or exhaust warnings, and no structural integrity concerns recorded anywhere in the available history. At four years old with 33,865 miles on the clock, this Ioniq 5 has covered approximately 8,466 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a modern family-oriented electric vehicle. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, nor are there any rapid mileage escalations between tests that would point to exceptionally heavy use. The even accumulation rate is consistent with regular commuting or mixed driving, which generally translates to predictable wear on consumables such as tyres, brake components, and suspension bushes, rather than the accelerated degradation often associated with high-mileage commercial or motorway-heavy operation. For an EV, the absence of combustion-related wear items means attention should remain focused on rolling stock, underbody condition, and the high-voltage system rather than traditional engine ancillaries. Given that the only recorded defect concerned rear tyre integrity, a prospective buyer should make rear tread depth and sidewall scrutiny a priority during inspection. Examine both rear tyres closely for cuts, bulges, cracking, and perishing, particularly on the nearside where the previous advisory was raised, and confirm that replacements are of matching specification and load index. During a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or vibration through the rear axle that could indicate a delaminated carcass or imbalanced wheel, and check for uneven shoulder wear that might point to a geometry issue. The lack of any recorded brake or suspension advisories is reassuring, but with no long-term track record yet established, it remains worthwhile to test for any pulling under braking, excessive nose dive, or clonking over uneven surfaces. Finally, although the EV powertrain is not subject to MOT emissions testing, a thorough pre-purchase evaluation should still include a careful inspection of the underside of the vehicle, particularly the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as corrosion in these areas remains a common advisories category for vehicles entering their fifth year. Confirm that all dashboard warning lights extinguish promptly after system boot and that the high-voltage state of charge indicator behaves consistently. A scan of the Hyundai diagnostic system for any stored fault codes relating to the drive unit, regenerative braking system, or battery management would also be prudent given the limited MOT dataset available at this stage of the vehicle's life.