2017 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · WP67 BNE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 47,987 miles, the failure just one day prior revealed significant neglect. The tester flagged both front and rear brake pads as critically thin, alongside pitted and scored discs, and structural sidewall failures on both rear tyres. This suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than during scheduled service intervals. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 47,987 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,332 miles per year. This low-usage pattern explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components. Between August 2022 at 25,922 miles and August 2024 at 36,535 miles, the vehicle was consistently flagged for tyre sidew cracking and perishing. These defects indicate that the car likely sits stationary for long periods, causing the rubber to dry out and lose structural integrity despite having significant amounts of tread depth remaining. A buyer must physically inspect the wheels and suspension for further damage, as the record shows distorted road wheels in both 2022 and 2023. Such distortions often result from impacts with curbs or potholes, which can compromise alignment and damage suspension bushes or bearings. Given the recent brake failure in 2025, a thorough check of the entire braking system is required to ensure the replacement work was performed correctly and that the calipers are not seizing due to prolonged lack of use.