2019 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · MP19 DVA

The 2019 Hyundai Kona presents a clean bill of health across its entire MOT record. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 22,946 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This is the fifth consecutive first-time pass dating back to July 2022. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong. No recurring faults have surfaced at any point, suggesting the vehicle has been properly looked after throughout its life. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the first test on 16 July 2022 at 5,435 miles and the most recent on 12 January 2026 at 22,946 miles, the car covered just 17,511 miles over roughly three and a half years. That is an average of approximately 5,000 miles per year in that window, and the overall lifetime average sits around 3,278 miles per year. The jump between the January 2025 test at 15,644 miles and the January 2026 test at 22,946 miles accounts for 7,302 miles in a single year, which is a noticeable spike compared to the earlier years. This could indicate a change in ownership or a shift from short urban trips to more regular commuting. The gap between the June 2024 test at 13,795 miles and the January 2025 test at 15,644 miles covers 1,849 miles over roughly seven months, which is modest and consistent with light use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend long periods stationary can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes and CV gaiter boots. The underbody and suspension mounting points should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the car has been parked on grass or gravel rather than hardstanding. Tyre condition deserves close attention, as infrequent use can mask uneven wear patterns that only become visible upon close inspection. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any binding brakes, clunking from worn drop links, or dampness around shock absorbers that a stationary inspection might miss. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but it does not substitute for hands-on verification of these components.