2019 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · LE19 NFD

The 2019 Hyundai Kona presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 5 September 2025 at 52,147 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong. Every recorded test since July 2022 has passed first time with no advisories or failures, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order across multiple annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable in a positive sense. Between the July 2022 test at 26,901 miles and the September 2025 test at 52,147 miles, the car covered roughly 25,246 miles over three years and two months, averaging around 7,500 miles annually. That figure aligns closely with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, no sudden jumps between tests, and no long periods of inactivity that might raise concerns about seized components or deteriorated fluids from lack of use. With no recurring faults flagged across five consecutive MOTs, there is no pattern of wear items to flag as a systemic concern. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake components, or exhaust emissions across the full record suggests these systems have held up well. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection, paying close attention to the underside for any early corrosion on subframes or suspension mounting points, as the Kona's age and mileage place it at the stage where surface rust can begin to appear even on well-maintained examples. Tyre condition and brake disc thickness should be checked, as these are consumable items that can deteriorate between tests without triggering a failure. The clean MOT record is a strong indicator of responsible ownership and consistent upkeep. Combined with the typical mileage profile, this Kona appears to have been driven regularly and serviced without neglect. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable, but the documented history offers genuine reassurance that no underlying mechanical or structural issues have been lurking beneath the surface.