2020 Hyundai Kona Electric · RE70 AAZ

The 2020 Hyundai Kona presents with a clean DVSA MOT history, most recently passing its roadworthiness examination on 18 July 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded. Two prior tests, conducted in August 2024 and August 2023, also returned clean passes, indicating a stable and consistent maintenance profile over the most recent three-year cycle. The absence of any advisories relating to braking components, suspension, tyres, exhaust integrity, or structural corrosion suggests the vehicle has been kept to a respectable mechanical standard. Given that the Kona is now approaching seven years of age, this clean record is a positive indicator, though prospective buyers should remain alert to age-related deterioration that may not yet have manifested as an MOT failure. Recorded mileage stands at 47,794 miles across approximately six years of ownership, equating to an annual average of around 7,966 miles per year. This is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and class, sitting comfortably within expected parameters rather than indicating either excessive motorway use or prolonged periods of standing. The MOT entries demonstrate annual mileage accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 10,000 miles per year, a consistent pattern that suggests regular driving without any notable gaps in usage. From a mechanical standpoint, this average usage pattern is favourable, as it allows the engine, drivetrain, brakes, and tyres to remain in working condition without suffering the extremes of either high-mileage wear or the corrosion and fluid degradation associated with long-term inactivity. The well-maintained service intervals implied by this mileage further support the likelihood of a properly serviced vehicle. Because the MOT history is clean and free of advisories, there is no specific defect history to investigate further, but a buyer of a six-year-old vehicle should nonetheless conduct several practical physical checks. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully inspected for signs of perishing or cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of remaining tread depth, and a vehicle of this profile may still be running its original or near-original tyres. Brake discs, particularly those on the rear axle, are susceptible to surface corrosion and binding calipers if the vehicle has been left standing for any extended period, so a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to confirm smooth, even retardation without shudder or pulling to either side. The 12-volt battery should be tested for cranking strength and state of charge, as batteries of this age commonly require replacement. All fluid levels and their condition should be examined, including engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and screen wash, with attention to any signs of contamination or leakage around the engine bay and undertray. During a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the behaviour of the suspension over uneven road surfaces, listening for any knocking or clonking noises from the front struts, top mounts, or anti-roll bar linkages, as these are common wear items on vehicles of this age and mileage. Steering response should be precise and free from vibration or vagueness, particularly under braking, which can indicate warped front discs or worn hub bearings. The manual or automatic transmission should operate smoothly through all gears, with the clutch on manual variants engaging cleanly without slipping or juddering. Given the absence of any recorded exhaust or emissions advisories, the catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter, if applicable, are likely functioning correctly, though a brief inspection of the exhaust system for any signs of corrosion, particularly at mounting rubbers and the rear silencer, would be prudent. Finally, verifying the presence of a complete service book with stamped entries at the appropriate intervals will confirm whether the favourable MOT history is supported by consistent routine maintenance.