2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV Electric · LT71 ONK

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 26 September 2025 at 91,862 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This clean record suggests a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical requirements before they could trigger a failure during the formal DVSA testing process. The mileage accumulation is significant for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 18,372 miles per annum. Between the September 2023 test at 48,330 miles and the September 2025 test at 91,862 miles, the car covered over 43,000 miles. This consistent usage of roughly 10,000 miles every six months indicates heavy-duty operation, likely involving frequent motorway driving, which places specific demands on consumable components and suspension geometry compared to lower-mileage examples. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection should focus on heavy-wear components that suffer under high-frequency use. Inspect the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arms for signs of premature wear or tearing, as these often degrade rapidly on heavy electric vehicles. The buyer should examine the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear, as regenerative braking can sometimes lead to surface corrosion if mechanical brakes are not used frequently enough over 90,000+ miles.