2022 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · GL72 ATY

The DVSA record for this 2022 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A is sparse, comprising a single MOT test carried out on 27 October 2025 at 16,243 miles, which resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Because the vehicle would not have required an MOT until the third anniversary of its registration, this single entry represents its first statutory roadworthiness examination, and there is no multi-year trend to evaluate for deteriorating component wear. In the absence of any flagged advisories relating to braking components, suspension, steering, exhaust integrity, tyres, or corrosion, the test outcome offers a clean baseline against which future examinations can be measured. At roughly 16,243 miles over four years, the vehicle has accumulated mileage at approximately 4,061 miles per year, which is well below the typical annual mileage for a UK car of this age and indicates either predominantly short-trip use or extended periods of standing between journeys. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage on a hybrid of recent manufacture generally means that friction components such as brake pads and discs have seen limited service, which can lead to surface corrosion on the discs and potential caliper slide-pin seizure from lack of use. Equally, prolonged standing without sufficient battery cycling can affect the 12V auxiliary battery's state of charge, and short journeys prevent the hybrid system and engine from reaching full operating temperature, potentially allowing moisture to accumulate in the oil. For a prospective buyer, the most productive use of the test drive would be to focus on those areas where low-mileage use tends to manifest problems. On initial pull-away, listen for any binding or dragging sensation through the brake pedal, which would suggest corrosion on the brake discs or seized caliper pistons, and check that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without requiring excessive lever travel. Over uneven road surfaces, pay close attention to any knocking, clonking, or creaking from the front suspension, particularly through the MacPherson strut top mounts and lower wishbone bushes, which can perish or stiffen during long periods of inactivity. Lightly loaded steering inputs should feel precise and self-centring; any vagueness, pulling to one side, or clonking on full lock would warrant further investigation of the steering rack and track rod ends. Additionally, because this is a self-charging hybrid powertrain, observe the transition between electric and petrol propulsion during the test drive: any harsh engagement, judder, or warning messages on the dashboard relating to the hybrid system should be queried. Verify that all driver-assistance systems, including the lane-keep function and reversing camera, operate correctly, as these are standard on Premium trim and contribute to the vehicle's overall roadworthiness. Finally, examine the underside of the vehicle on a ramp if possible for any signs of fluid weeping from the engine or transmission sump, corrosion on the exhaust system, and condition of the tyres, including even wear patterns across the tread and sufficient tread depth, given that the MOT record provides no data on these items.