2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Edition HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LL69 RWJ

A concerning mechanical pattern emerges from the MOT history of this 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Edition HEV, centred on the October 2024 test where the vehicle was failed and subsequently presented two days later with the defects rectified enough to secure a pass. The failure items are not trivial: an offside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords represents a dangerous defect, indicating the tyre was being run well beyond safe service life, while the nearside parking brake being inoperative on one side and overall parking brake efficiency falling below requirements points to a fault within the rear brake mechanism, likely a seized adjuster, stretched cable, or a binding caliper on the nearside rear. Advisories for nearside rear tyre damage and offside front tyre edge wear accompanied these failures, suggesting that tyre maintenance had been inconsistent prior to that point. The most recent pass on 8 October 2025 shows only two advisories, both relating to inner tyre wear on the offside front and offside rear, which can indicate wheel alignment issues, particularly camber imbalance on the offside axle. Whilst the immediate pass is reassuring, the sudden appearance of significant safety defects at the 2024 test warrants caution about what other deferred maintenance may have occurred on items that were not inspected or flagged. Recorded mileage of 73,857 miles over approximately seven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 10,550 miles, which is broadly typical for a hybrid vehicle used as regular transport, though it sits at the lower end of average utilisation. This moderate usage profile is consistent with the hybrid powertrain having experienced sensible real-world cycling of the high-voltage battery, though it does mean the internal combustion engine and associated ancillaries will have seen less thermal stress than a high-mileage example. The continuity of annual tests from 2022 through 2025 indicates the vehicle has been kept on the road consistently, with no extended periods of standing that might raise concerns about battery degradation, brake seizure through inactivity, or fluid deterioration. The fact that only the 2024 cycle produced any defects or advisories suggests that for most of its life the car has been mechanically unremarkable, with that single year standing out as an outlier rather than the start of a worsening trend. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear braking system, since the inoperative parking brake on one side and below-requirement efficiency are symptoms that can recur if the underlying cause was a seized rear caliper, worn shoe mechanism, or stretched handbrake cable that was only adjusted rather than fully overhauled. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or dragging noise from the rear wheels during low-speed manoeuvres, confirm the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without requiring excessive lever travel, and check that the vehicle does not pull to one side under firm braking. The offside tyre wear pattern flagged at both the 2024 failure and the 2025 advisory suggests an alignment issue worth investigating; check the offside front and rear tyres for uneven inner-edge wear and request a current geometry printout, as continuing to drive on misaligned geometry will consume tyres rapidly and place uneven loading on the suspension bushes and bearings. Given the hybrid drivetrain, it is also prudent to confirm that the transition between electric and petrol propulsion is smooth, that the 12V auxiliary battery is in good condition given the seven-year service life, and that there are no warning lights present on the dashboard at ignition. Visually inspect the rear brake discs for any scoring or rust pitting around the circumference, as a seized caliper that previously caused the parking brake failure would have left tell-tale marks on the disc surface. The Ioniq hybrid braking system uses regenerative blending, so confirm that pedal feel is firm and progressive rather than spongy, which would indicate either air in the hydraulic system or a fading servo. With the 2025 test confirming only tyre advisories and no structural, suspension, or corrosion defects recorded throughout the history, the underlying chassis and running gear appear sound, provided the rear brake and alignment concerns identified at the 2024 test have been properly resolved rather than temporarily masked.