2020 Hyundai Kona Premium SE GDI HEV S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric · WV70 WFL

The vehicle remains roadworthy as evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 8 June 2026 at 57,131 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of ignoring recurring non-critical defects over several years. While the car passes its tests, the persistence of the damaged nearside rear seat belt webbing across the last three annual inspections indicates a failure to address minor interior faults despite them being flagged by the tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 25,186 miles and the June 2024 test at 33,489 miles, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles in nine months. A more significant interval of 11,357 miles was recorded between May 2024 and May 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the hybrid system and rubber components. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the tyres and rubber components, as the June 2024 test highlighted multiple sidewall issues including cracking and perishing on the offside front and both rear-outer tyres. These defects suggest the tyres may have aged or suffered impact damage despite having sufficient tread depth. The frayed nearside rear seat belt requires replacement or professional repair as it has been a known issue since at least 2024 and represents a recurring safety-related advisory item. No structural corrosion or mechanical brake failures have appeared in the record, but the condition of the suspension bushes and hybrid-specific components should still be checked for the typical wear expected on a vehicle of this mileage.