2021 Hyundai Kona Electricity · VN70 OCM

The Hyundai Kona presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 November 2025 at 59,465 miles, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a handful of minor advisories that warrant attention. The front registration plate has deteriorated, and both front tyres show slight inner-edge wear, suggesting potential alignment or suspension geometry drift. An offside rear tyre also carries a superficial cut. These are low-severity items, but they indicate the car is entering a phase where consumable monitoring matters more. The maintenance trend is essentially stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or escalating defects across the record. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,893 miles per year, which is typical for a five-year-old vehicle. The jump from 43,429 miles in November 2024 to 59,465 miles in November 2025 represents about 16,036 miles added in twelve months, a noticeable uptick compared to the prior annual cycle. That higher recent usage could accelerate wear on brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, so a buyer should factor that into any pre-purchase inspection. The MOT history itself is sparse but clean, with two defect-free passes in 2024 and only minor advisories in the latest test. The inner-edge tyre wear on the front axle is worth investigating in person. Uneven tread patterns like that often point to toe misalignment, worn track rod ends, or deteriorated suspension bushes. A four-wheel alignment check and a close inspection of the front lower arm bushes and ball joints would be sensible next steps. The rear tyre cut, while not deep enough to expose cords at the time of the test, should be re-examined for any deterioration, especially if the vehicle has covered further mileage since November 2025. Beyond the flagged items, a buyer should inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, given the car’s age and mileage. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be verified, especially if the higher recent mileage involved regular motorway or hilly driving. The exhaust system and emissions performance also deserve a quick check, as short-trip use during the earlier, lower-mileage years could have contributed to carbon buildup or catalyst inefficiency. Overall, the record suggests a car that has been looked after, with no serious structural or mechanical red flags, but one that now needs closer attention to tyres, alignment, and general wear components.