2021 Hyundai Kona Electric · HS21 WPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in July 2025 at 47,384 miles passed with an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in July 2024 where the nearside front tyre had exposed cords on the sidewall and the offside front tyre showed similar excessive wear. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There were 12,692 miles driven between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, indicating a steady rate of use. While the low overall mileage suggests limited mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the interval between tests and the recurring tyre-related faults suggest that the owner only addressed these issues once they reached a point of inspection failure. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment in person. The repeated mention of tyres being worn on the edge across both front wheels often indicates issues with tracking alignment, worn suspension bushes, or faulty control arms. Given the failure involving exposed cords on the sidewall, a physical check of the wheel rim for structural damage or impact deformation that may have caused the tyre failure is necessary. The record shows no history of structural corrosion or brake failures, so the focus should remain on the front-end consumables and alignment components.