2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-GDI 1.0L Petrol · VU69 GUG

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-GDI presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test in September 2025 at 57,899 miles passed, but the tester flagged both front tyres worn to 2mm and both rear tyres at 3mm with visible deterioration. A rear brake disc was also noted as worn. Comparing this to the clean pass in September 2023 at 41,324 miles, the trend has shifted from stable to worsening. The vehicle is now running on a tyre set that is approaching the 1.6mm legal minimum, and the rear braking system is showing wear that was absent two years ago. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,271 miles per year is typical for a seven-year-old vehicle and does not raise immediate concern about excessive use or long-term neglect. The annual test pattern from 2022 through 2025 is consistent, with no significant gaps in the record. The jump from 48,889 miles in September 2024 to 57,899 miles in September 2025 represents 9,010 miles in twelve months, which is slightly above the annual average but not alarming. No sudden spikes or suspicious drops in recorded mileage are present. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system and the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. The September 2025 advisory for a worn rear brake disc, combined with the recurring tyre deterioration advisories in 2024 and 2025, suggests the rear axle components deserve close attention. Check for binding calipers or uneven pad wear that could explain the disc condition. The repeated tyre cracking and perishing across multiple tests points to potential age-related rubber degradation rather than simple wear. Inspect the sidewalls carefully, particularly on the inner edges where perishing often starts. Given the 2022 and 2025 advisories both flagged perishing on inner and outer edges, the current tyres are likely original or near-original and overdue for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.