2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6L Petrol · HS19 FJC

The most recent MOT (22 May 2026) was a pass, but it highlighted that both rear tyres are “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. This mirrors the same rear‑tyre comment from the 2025 test, and the 2025 test also flagged thin front and rear brake pads and a pitted rear disc. No new failures have appeared since the clean 2024 and early‑2023 tests, so the overall condition trend is stable, but the tyre wear is persisting and the brakes are already at the end of their service life. At 53,617 mi for a seven‑year‑old 2019 Hyundai Kona the mileage works out to about 7,600 mi per year – essentially average for its age. This does not point to heavy abuse, but it also does not rule out periods of light use that could allow tyre cracking to develop unnoticed. The mileage alone gives no clear indication of excessive wear on major components. The recurring pattern is tyre degradation, especially at the rear, combined with brake wear that was noted a year ago. Because the rear tyres have been marked as slightly damaged in three consecutive MOTs, they are likely approaching the end of their usable life and may need replacement soon. The brake pads and disc, while not flagged in the latest test, were already thin in 2025, so they should be inspected for further wear. For a buyer, the first things to check in person are: - Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition on all four wheels, paying particular attention to the rear tyres for cracks, bulges or dry‑rot.