2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · XS55 AMW

The Hyundai Kona presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 22 May 2025 at 38,850 miles returning a clean pass with no defects recorded. Across the four subsequent annual tests from May 2022 to May 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without advisories, indicating consistent mechanical condition and no worsening faults across the recorded period. The mileage pattern reflects light use for an eight-year-old vehicle, with the odometer climbing from 26,535 miles at the May 2022 test to 38,850 miles by May 2025, an average annual accumulation of roughly 4,100 miles. The record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps; the only anomaly is a failed test on 16 May 2022 at 26,521 miles followed one day later by a pass at 26,535 miles, with no defects listed on either entry, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the full history, the Kona shows no recurring mechanical trends requiring concern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake disc thickness, underbody corrosion, and tyre sidewall condition, as MOT passes without advisories do not capture wear below test thresholds. The low mileage and clean test sequence imply the previous keeper maintained basic upkeep and avoided prolonged neglect, though standing periods common with low-use cars can obscure perished rubber components. Verify service history against the 4,856-mile yearly average to confirm fluids and cambelt intervals were observed despite limited road use.