2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · TC70 TSC

The Hyundai Kona presented a clean roadworthiness status at its most recent DVSA test on 15 May 2025, when the examiner passed the vehicle at 19,072 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. This single examination indicates a stable maintenance trend, with no historical evidence of mechanical or structural deterioration across the available record. The absence of flagged items such as worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or failing brake components suggests the car has been kept to a satisfactory standard for its four years of service. Registered in 2022, the Kona shows a recorded mileage of 19,072 at the May 2025 test, equating to an average of roughly 4,768 miles per year. Such low annual accumulation reflects light use or extended periods of inactivity rather than high-speed motorway commuting. The MOT dataset contains only this one entry, leaving a gap between manufacture and the 2025 test, but the clean pass at that point provides no indication of rapid wear or neglected consumables such as tyres or wiper blades during the earlier untested period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber components, seized calipers, or surface corrosion on brake discs after long standing. The tester noted no advisories on suspension, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, yet a qualified mechanic ought to verify the condition of coil springs, steering joints, and underbody protection given the car's age and the 14-month interval since the last test. Previous ownership appears to have prioritised basic statutory compliance, with the sole MOT showing no faults. However, the sparse history offers limited insight into routine servicing of hybrid drivetrain elements. We recommend checking the hybrid battery cooling system, fluid levels, and tyre sidewall cracking before purchase, as these areas fall outside MOT scope but degrade with time irrespective of mileage.