2021 Hyundai Kona Electricity · LT71 ONR

The Hyundai Kona presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile with no serious structural or mechanical defects recorded across either MOT test. The most recent test on 25 August 2025 passed with a single advisory, indicating that core safety systems, braking, suspension, and structural integrity remain in sound condition. The trend is neither worsening nor improving in any meaningful sense; it is essentially a clean record with one minor consumable flag. Mileage accumulation tells a straightforward story. Between the 2024 test at 32,911 miles and the 2025 test at 48,056 miles, the car covered 15,145 miles in just under twelve months. That is a notable jump from the 9,611 miles per year implied by the vehicle's age, suggesting heavier recent use, likely a return to regular commuting or longer-distance driving after a quieter earlier period. The 2024 test recorded zero defects at 32,911 miles, which is a strong baseline. The sole advisory on the August 2025 test concerned the nearside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge, close to the legal limit. Inner edge wear typically points to a tracking or alignment issue on that corner rather than simple underinflation, though both can coexist. A buyer should inspect the nearside rear tyre in person and have the four-wheel alignment checked, particularly the rear camber setting. Uneven tyre wear at this mileage on a Kona is not unusual, but it should be corrected promptly to avoid premature replacement and to rule out worn suspension bushes or a distorted subframe. Beyond that advisory, the record is clean, and no recurring faults or corrosion concerns have been flagged. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the underside for stone chips or surface rust on the exhaust and suspension components, check all four brake discs and pads for even wear, and verify that the nearside rear wheel bearing and lower arm bushes are free from play. The mileage jump also warrants a check of the engine oil condition and coolant level, as heavier use can accelerate fluid degradation if servicing has not kept pace with the increased annual mileage.