2023 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV 2.0L Electric · JC54 MAY

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 39,627 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of five annual passes since first registration. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any test stage. Mileage accumulation sits high for a 2023 model, averaging roughly 13,209 miles per year against typical EV use. The record shows 19,859 miles on 25 October 2021, rising to 21,973 by 13 December 2022, then 25,441 on 26 October 2023, 32,828 on 7 October 2024, and 39,627 on 8 October 2025. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 entries spans fourteen months rather than twelve, but annual increments stay consistent at 6,000 to 7,800 miles. The clean sheet across all dates suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current without deferred items reaching the tester. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the above-average annual mileage, even though the MOT logged no binding calipers or corrosion. EV brake systems see lighter use and can develop surface pitting or seized sliders through infrequent application. The absence of advisories means no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emission failures exist in the official record. Check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition at the front axle, as high-mileage urban commuting accelerates shoulder wear despite no MOT flag. Verify the 12-volt auxiliary battery and coolant loops for the reduction gear, since these fall outside MOT scope yet degrade with use. The documentary evidence supports a well-maintained example with no recurring defect pattern requiring caution beyond standard used-EV diligence.