2022 Hyundai Kona Premium GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric · SV22 OVL

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 3 March 2025 at 49,814 miles, following an initial failure on the same day. That earlier failure flagged a worn nearside front wiper blade and rear brake components, all of which were rectified before the pass was issued within hours. The maintenance trend appears stable and reactive rather than neglected, as the owner addressed the flagged items promptly. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures appear on record, which is a positive indicator for a hybrid of this age. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 12,454 miles per year, which is above the UK average. The MOT record shows only one test date, and the mileage has not moved between the failure and the retest, suggesting the car may have been sitting or used very lightly in the months beforehand. High annual mileage typically accelerates wear on consumables, yet the single recorded test limits the ability to track long-term patterns. The lack of earlier MOT entries, despite the car being four years old, is unusual and warrants checking whether the vehicle was off-road or imported late. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the braking system. Both rear discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored, and the rear pads were noted as wearing thin. While the tester did not consider the discs seriously weakened, pitting can accelerate pad degradation and reduce braking efficiency under load. A close check of disc thickness, pad depth, and any lipping at the disc edges is advisable. The nearside front wiper blade was also flagged for failing to clear the screen effectively, a minor consumable issue but one that suggests basic checks may have been overlooked recently. Inspect the wiper arm tension and rubber condition, and verify the washer jet alignment. Beyond the flagged items, the hybrid drivetrain and battery health deserve attention given the mileage profile. High annual use can strain the regenerative braking system, which directly affects rear brake wear patterns. Inspect the rear calipers for any signs of binding, as uneven disc scoring often points to sticking slides or pistons. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or sagging, particularly if the vehicle has spent significant time on rough roads. A short test drive under light braking will reveal any pulling, judder, or pedal pulsation that could indicate the rear discs remain compromised despite the pass.