2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4X4 Electric · GY22 SSX

This Ioniq 5 carries an exceptionally clean DVSA record, with two consecutive passes at the most recent tests on 16 June 2026 and 7 May 2025, the latter having been issued just one day after the vehicle had been failed on a dangerous nearside front tyre defect. That single tyre-related failure, classified as dangerous due to exposed ply or cords, is the only blemish across the recorded test history and points to a one-off component issue rather than any systemic mechanical concern. With no advisories recorded at either subsequent pass, there is no pattern of recurring wear items, corrosion issues, or deteriorating component groups that would otherwise warrant caution. The overall trajectory is one of stable, consistent roadworthiness, with the failed tyre appearing to have been addressed promptly and not resurfacing in subsequent testing. Against its 2022 registration date, the recorded mileage of 67,202 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 16,800 miles, which is notably high for a four-year-old vehicle. Such usage intensity will have placed above-average demand on the consumable and mechanical components typically affected by mileage rather than age, including the braking system, suspension bushes and linkages, wheel bearings, tyres, and the high-voltage drivetrain components associated with this all-wheel-drive EV. Although EVs generally suffer less mechanical wear than internal combustion equivalents due to fewer moving parts and regenerative braking reducing disc and pad consumption, the suspension, steering, and underbody components still accumulate wear in proportion to mileage and road exposure. There are no testing gaps apparent in the recorded history to suggest periods of extended standing, which is beneficial for an EV as prolonged inactivity can affect the traction battery, tyre condition through flat-spotting, and brake discs through surface corrosion. Given the elevated mileage, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the suspension during a test drive, listening for knocking or clonking noises over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front end where the failed tyre was located, as worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or control arm bushes can manifest under load. The steering should be checked for any pulling to one side, vagueness, or looseness around the straight-ahead position, which can indicate worn track rod ends or top mount deterioration. On the braking system, although pads and discs may have benefited from regenerative use, the discs should still be inspected for lipping and the calipers for any binding, with a firm pedal feel and no judder under firm application being the expected benchmark. Tyre condition warrants close scrutiny across all four corners, with even wear patterns indicating correct geometry, as any uneven wear on the inside or outside shoulders could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues that have developed under the heavy mileage. The high-voltage system and associated cooling components should also be considered, as EVs do not escape all thermal cycling effects; any unusual warning messages on the dashboard, restricted range compared with manufacturer claims, or coolant leaks beneath the front or rear motor areas should prompt a professional diagnostic check. A walkaround inspection should look for any signs of accident repair, kerbing damage to the wheels that could have transmitted shock into the suspension, and underbody corrosion, though the relatively young age of the vehicle makes structural corrosion unlikely. Given the clean MOT history and the prompt rectification of the single dangerous defect, this Ioniq 5 presents a fundamentally sound mechanical proposition, with the high-mileage caveat simply necessitating a more thorough inspection of the wear-sensitive components outlined above rather than suggesting any underlying concern with the vehicle itself.