2021 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · SO21 JZX

A relatively clean roadworthiness profile defines this 2021 Hyundai Ioniq, with four out of five recorded MOT tests returning a clean pass and no failures or refusals logged across the entire history. The most recent test on 3 August 2026 produced a pass with only a single advisory noting a nail in the nearside rear tyre, an isolated minor defect rather than any indication of systemic mechanical deterioration. Two tests in 2025 (7 May and 21 July) and one in April 2025 passed without any advisories, suggesting stable condition during that period. The 2024 test carries the most substantive recorded wear items, with advisories against both front tyres for being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, though no recurrence of tyre-related defects has appeared in the subsequent two tests. Overall the trajectory is one of consistent compliance with no escalation in defect severity. With 68,373 miles accumulated over roughly five years, this Ioniq is running at approximately 13,675 miles per year, which sits at the upper end of typical usage for a vehicle of this age and points to sustained regular driving rather than occasional or commuter-light use. There are no significant gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the annual accumulation rate is broadly consistent year on year without any sudden spikes that might indicate mileage discrepancy. Mechanically, higher annual mileage of this nature accelerates wear on consumable items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, drive belts, and suspension bushes, and places greater demand on the hybrid powertrain components and 12V auxiliary battery than a lower-mileage equivalent. The fact that only tyre wear has been flagged despite the mileage is a moderately favourable indicator, though it does not preclude wear developing on other components between tests. Given that the front tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear in mid-2024, a prospective buyer should carefully inspect the current condition of all four tyres and confirm the dates and sizes of any replacements fitted since. Edge wear on both front tyres can indicate front-wheel alignment drift, worn suspension bushes, or worn tie-rod ends, so particular attention should be paid during a test drive to any pulling to one side under braking, uneven steering response, or vibration through the steering wheel at speed. Uneven or rapid inner-edge wear on replacement front tyres would suggest the underlying geometry or suspension issue has not been resolved. At this mileage, components that have not yet triggered an MOT advisory should still be physically examined, as MOT testing is a point-in-time roadworthiness check rather than a comprehensive mechanical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or bottom arm bushes, and feel for any knocking through the brake pedal that could point to excessive disc run-out or a binding caliper. The regenerative braking system on the Ioniq can mask conventional brake wear, so the brake discs and pads should be visually inspected for lipping and minimum thickness. Given the recent tyre nail advisory, the nearside rear tyre should be examined to confirm whether a professional repair was carried out or whether replacement is now required, and a full spare or repair kit should be present. Finally, check the operation of all hybrid system functions, including the transition between electric and petrol propulsion, to confirm smooth and consistent engagement.