2022 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · N4 MBP

A pattern of brake and tyre condition advisories defines the recorded MOT profile of this 2022 Hyundai Kona, with the most recent test on 19 June 2026 producing a Pass alongside four advisory items. The offside rear service brake was flagged as binding but not excessively, the offside rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and both rear tyres showed slight perishing or damage. The previous test on 11 August 2025 also passed cleanly but carried three advisories relating to the front tyres, including perishing on both sides and nearside front wear close to the legal limit and on the edge. Across both recorded tests the recurring themes are rubber degradation on all four corners and the emergence of rear brake drag and pad wear, which together suggest the braking and tyre systems are beginning to demand attention rather than indicating any immediate structural concern. Mileage accumulation is notably restrained for a four-year-old hybrid crossover, with 23,016 recorded miles equating to roughly 5,754 miles annually. Two tests are on file, the first in mid-2025 and the second just over a year later in mid-2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being laid up. This level of use is light for the vehicle's age and means that high-mileage wear items such as clutches, turbo components or heavy drivetrain fatigue are unlikely to be a concern. Conversely, lower annual mileage can sometimes bring longer intervals between full warm-up cycles, and on a hybrid of this age the 12V auxiliary battery, brake hydraulic fluid and coolant are still subject to time-related degradation regardless of how few miles are covered. For the brake-related advisories specifically, a prospective buyer should carry out a focused road and inspection check. With the offside rear caliper recorded as binding, feel for residual heat from that wheel after a normal drive, listen for any intermittent scraping or rubbing from the rear corner, and confirm the car does not pull markedly to one side under firm braking. The offside rear pads being thin means a visual inspection through the wheel is worthwhile, and the rear discs should be measured for wear and lipping as they will often have followed the pads down. A binding rear caliper may also manifest as a slightly higher rear brake effort at low speed or a faint smell of hot metal after sustained use, so a steady-speed stop from around 40 mph and immediate hand-feel check of the offside rear wheel area is sensible. On the tyre side, all four corners have now shown perishing or cracking, and the fronts were previously close to or at the legal limit. The vehicle should be inspected with the tyres off the vehicle or at least with the sidewalls fully visible, paying close attention to sidewall cracking, tread shoulder damage and any bulges, given that cracking has now been noted across both axles. On the test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at the rear, as light use does not always preserve bushes and coil springs from age-related hardening. Finally, although not flagged on the MOT record, it is prudent to confirm the hybrid system operates correctly, that the transition between electric and petrol propulsion is smooth, and that the dashboard displays no warning lights, since the MOT history does not cover the hybrid-specific powertrain or battery condition.