2020 Hyundai Kona Electric · KP69 FML

The Kona presents a largely unremarkable roadworthiness profile across four recorded MOT tests, with the latest examination on 8 December 2025 confirming a pass alongside a small cluster of advisories concentrated entirely on the rear braking system. The test history shows three passes with no recorded defects (in January 2023, January 2024, and January 2025) followed by the December 2025 pass where tyre pressure monitoring system warnings and rear brake disc and pad wear were flagged. The earlier clean results demonstrate that the vehicle has held up structurally and mechanically through its first six years, though the emergence of brake-related advisories at the most recent test indicates that consumable wear items are now beginning to require attention. No failures, structural corrosion advisories, suspension defects, or exhaust or lighting issues have been recorded at any point, which is consistent with a vehicle that has not accumulated particularly high mileage and has likely been used in relatively benign conditions. With four tests recorded and a current odometer reading of 64,111 miles against an approximate age of six years, the annual mileage averages around 10,685 miles per year, which sits broadly within the normal range for a vehicle of this type and age. The mileage progression between tests suggests steady, regular use rather than periods of inactivity or unusually heavy running, with no evidence of the vehicle being laid up for extended intervals or subjected to motorway-style high-mileage accumulation. This usage pattern is mechanically favourable for a Kona, as regular but moderate driving tends to keep the engine, transmission, turbocharger (where fitted), and undercarriage components working without the extremes of thermal cycling associated with very low use or the accelerated wear associated with very high annual mileage. For a prospective buyer, the rear braking components flagged in December 2025 deserve close physical inspection, as the advisory specifically noted that the rear brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened, while the rear brake pads were recorded as wearing thin. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or metallic scraping from the rear wheels during low-speed manoeuvres, and check for pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate a binding rear caliper or uneven pad wear. The discs should be inspected for a pronounced lip at the outer edge and for surface corrosion pitting, as pitted discs can cause brake judder through the pedal under firm application and may require replacement rather than just pad renewal. The nearside front tyre advisory from January 2024, which recorded 2.5mm of tread on the edge, is a useful reminder to check the current condition of all four tyres, paying particular attention to inner and outer shoulder wear which can point to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, a failing top mount, or tracking misalignment. On the road, any clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, vague or wandering steering, or uneven tyre wear across the axle would warrant further investigation of the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar linkages, and steering rack mounting. Given the clean structural record and absence of any corrosion advisories on this relatively modern Hyundai, the remaining concerns are limited to standard consumable wear, with the rear brake overhaul being the most pressing item to budget for in the near term.