2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · WR68 ELH

The 2018 Hyundai Kona presents a largely stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 27 June 2025 at 39,434 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged an offside rear brake disc worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. This is the first defect recorded in the entire five-year history, and it represents a minor surface-level issue rather than a structural or mechanical failure. The trend is broadly stable, with only a single advisory-level brake disc note appearing at the most recent test after four consecutive clean passes. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story of light use. The car has covered roughly 18,422 miles over five years, averaging approximately 3,684 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure. The increments between tests are steady: 6,406 miles between July 2021 and July 2022, 5,377 miles between 2022 and 2023, 4,464 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 1,552 miles between 2024 and 2025. That final drop in annual mileage is notable and suggests the car may have spent extended periods stationary during its most recent year. Low mileage can preserve mechanical components but also introduces risks from infrequent use, including brake surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and stale fuel or fluid degradation. The sole flagged item, a pitted or scored offside rear brake disc, is consistent with a vehicle that has seen lighter use rather than neglect. Brake discs can develop surface pitting during prolonged standing, particularly on a rear axle that receives less thermal load during normal driving. A buyer should inspect the full set of brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, uneven wear, and pad thickness. The rear caliper on the nearside and offside should be examined for signs of binding or sluggish piston return, as a sticking caliper can accelerate disc wear on one side. Beyond the brakes, the low mileage and clean history suggest no systemic mechanical concerns, but a physical inspection should cover the tyres for age-related cracking given the car's eight-year age, the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration from standing rather than wear, and the underside for any corrosion that may have developed during idle periods. The exhaust system and fluid levels deserve particular attention if the vehicle has indeed been sitting for extended stretches between uses.