2022 Hyundai Ioniq Electricity · LT72 TWJ

The Hyundai IONIQ presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT conducted on 19 March 2026 at 28,200 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects recorded. That test sits just three months prior to today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the vehicle's roadworthiness certification is exceptionally current and no advisory items or failures have been flagged in either of the two recorded tests. The trend is firmly stable, showing no evidence of emerging mechanical or structural deterioration between the two entries. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the July 2025 test at 23,706 miles and the March 2026 test at 28,200 miles, the vehicle covered 4,494 miles over an eight-month interval, which extrapolates to roughly 6,700 miles per annum. That figure aligns closely with the overall lifetime average of approximately 7,050 miles per year since the car was registered in 2022, indicating steady, predictable use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. The record is sparse, with only two MOT entries on file, but both are clean passes, which is a positive indicator of consistent upkeep. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on the structural and mechanical components that MOT tests only sample at a snapshot in time. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve close scrutiny for any early signs of corrosion, particularly around the subframes, sills, and brake line runs, as even low-mileage vehicles can develop surface corrosion depending on climate and road salt exposure. The tyres and brake components should be physically measured for remaining tread depth and pad thickness, since wear rates on electric or hybrid drivetrains like the IONIQ's can be uneven due to regenerative braking reducing rear brake use while front brakes and tyres wear faster from torque delivery. A test drive should prioritise assessment of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for any knocking or uneven damping, along with checking the steering rack for free play. The exhaust system and its mountings should be inspected for corrosion or cracking, and the battery management system health should be verified through the dashboard diagnostics, given the IONIQ's electrified powertrain. While the MOT record is clean, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the most reliable way to confirm that the vehicle's mechanical condition matches the paper trail.