2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6L Petrol · KM68 CEV

The 2018 Hyundai Kona presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2025-10-21 at 30,507 miles resulting in a pass. The only defect recorded was a nearside front nail puncture, a minor consumable issue rather than a mechanical or structural concern. Comparing this to the 2022-10-28 test at 20,428 miles, where the tester flagged offside front tyre wear on the inner edge, the record shows a clear resolution of that earlier wear pattern. No further tyre-related advisories have appeared since, suggesting the tracking or suspension geometry issue causing the inner edge wear was likely corrected. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT, indicating consistent baseline roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between the 2021-10-19 test at 15,589 miles and the 2025-10-21 test at 30,507 miles, the car covered just 14,918 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,730 miles annually. The 2024-10-24 test at 27,501 miles shows a jump of only 3,021 miles from the 2023-10-27 reading of 24,480, confirming this low annual pattern held steady. Such light usage can preserve mechanical components but raises its own concerns. Extended periods of short journeys or standing can lead to moisture accumulation in the exhaust and oil, DPF clogging on diesel variants, and uneven brake disc corrosion from lack of use. The gap between 2024 and 2025 shows just 3,006 miles added in nearly a full year, reinforcing that this car has spent significant time stationary. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components that low-mileage, short-trip vehicles commonly neglect. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and pad condition, as infrequent use often causes glazing and uneven deposits rather than even wear. Inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, since standing vehicles can trap moisture in cavities. The earlier inner edge tyre wear flagged in 2022 warrants a close look at the front suspension bushes, tracking alignment, and coil springs to confirm the root cause was genuinely addressed rather than masked by tyre rotation. Examine the exhaust system for signs of moisture damage or premature corrosion from short runs, and verify the condition of the auxiliary drive belt and battery, both of which degrade with time rather than mileage. The tyres themselves deserve attention, as low annual mileage means age-related sidewall deterioration and cracking may be the primary concern rather than tread depth.