2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV Electric · KM71 OEV

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV shows a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 15,623 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed test on the same date at identical mileage closed with no defects listed, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The prior pass on 4 February 2025 at 13,363 miles also carried no advisories. Across three entries the vehicle presents a clean record with no recurring or worsening issues. The odometer sat at 13,363 miles in February 2025 and rose to 15,623 miles by February 2026, a gain of just 2,260 miles over twelve months. Against a 2021 build year this equates to roughly 3,125 miles per annum, well below typical use for a five-year-old car. The sparse history shows only annual winter tests with no intermediate gaps or sudden accumulation. Low standing mileage such as this often limits wear on brake discs, suspension bushes and drivetrain components but can allow tyre sidewall cracking or flat spots through prolonged disuse. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The tester logged no advisories on coil springs, binding calipers or corrosion, yet EV brake discs can seize through light application and the Kona's battery weight loads front suspension arms heavily. Verify tyre manufacture dates and tread depth, check for structural integrity around sills and subframes, and confirm the 2026 failure was purely clerical before purchase.