2022 Hyundai Ioniq Electricity · GY22 GPV

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 20 May 2026, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a positive and stable maintenance trend when viewed against the previous year's test, where a number of advisories were issued. The absence of any carry-over items at the most recent examination suggests that the previously noted tyre-related advisories were likely addressed through replacement prior to the 2026 test, and no new mechanical concerns were identified by the examiner. Overall, the trend is improving rather than worsening, with no recorded failures and a clear reduction in advisory items across the two most recent tests. With 22,642 miles recorded over a four-year period, this Hyundai Ioniq is demonstrating an annual usage rate of approximately 5,660 miles, which is notably below average for a vehicle of its age. While lower annual mileage can reduce wear on high-cycle components such as clutches, brake friction material and internal engine components, it also carries its own set of mechanical implications. Vehicles that cover relatively few miles are more susceptible to issues arising from extended standing periods, including corrosion of brake discs, seizing or binding of brake calipers, deterioration of rubber components from age rather than use, and degradation of time-sensitive fluids. The five-thousand-mile margin between the two recorded MOTs is consistent with light, steady use rather than long periods of inactivity, but a thorough inspection should still account for age-related deterioration. Given the clean pass at the most recent test, the principal concern for a prospective buyer lies in addressing the advisories recorded in 2025, all of which centred on the front tyres and one rear tyre showing signs of edge wear, cracking or perishing, and damage. Edge wear on both front tyres can indicate front wheel misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or prematurely worn coil springs, all of which can accelerate uneven tread loss. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any steering pull or vibration, and inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres carefully for hairline cracking, perishing, or bulges that may have developed since the last MOT. Even if the front tyres were replaced following the 2025 advisory, the alignment should be verified to prevent the same wear pattern from recurring. Additional buyer inspection priorities should focus on age-related wear rather than mileage-related wear, given the low annual usage. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion and the calipers for free operation, as prolonged light braking combined with standing periods can lead to uneven disc wear or binding. The 12-volt auxiliary battery should be tested for state of health, as low-mileage vehicles with frequent short journeys can suffer from chronic undercharging. Coolant, brake fluid and transmission fluid should be assessed for condition and replacement intervals, since calendar-based degradation occurs regardless of mileage. Tyre sidewalls should be physically inspected for cracking or perishing from age, the exhaust system checked for corrosion at mounting points and joints, and the service book or digital service record verified to confirm that time-based servicing has been carried out. A careful road test should include firm braking to check for shudder or pulling, and listening for any drivetrain noises that might indicate prolonged under-use of components.