2022 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · YP71 SHV

Covering roughly 18,700 miles annually for a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq, this car sits firmly in higher-than-average usage territory, and the MOT record reflects a mechanical profile dominated by visibility and minor electrical items rather than structural or powertrain concerns. The single failure on 2025-02-26 centred entirely on windscreen wipers front and rear, the front washer system, and a faded front registration plate inscription, with a re-test on 2025-03-01 returning a clean pass aside from a tyre pressure monitoring system advisory. The most recent examination on 2026-02-09 recorded no defects at all, suggesting the visibility and washer issues were rectified at the time and have not recurred. Across three tests there are no advisories relating to braking components, suspension, steering, corrosion, or structural integrity, which is a notable absence given the annual mileage the vehicle is accumulating. Annual mileage of 18,700 miles is materially above the typical 8,000 to 12,000 miles expected for a four-year-old car, meaning wear on consumables and dynamic components will be advancing more rapidly than the calendar alone would suggest. Braking components in particular will be subject to accelerated disc and pad wear, and the Ioniq's regenerative braking system means the mechanical brakes can suffer from surface corrosion through underuse on the rear axle even when front friction material is being consumed at a higher rate. Tyres are likely to be on their third or fourth set given this accumulation, and the TPMS advisory carried across the 2025 tests hints at either a sensor fault or an owner responding late to pressure drops. The absence of any mileage gaps or testing voids in the record means the vehicle has been in continuous use, ruling out concerns around seized calipers, perished rubbers, or fluid degradation from standing. Given the mileage profile and the visibility-related defects flagged, a prospective buyer should concentrate their inspection on the areas most stressed by sustained daily use. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn control arms, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts, and pay particular attention to the firmness of the electric power steering through low-speed manoeuvres, as EPS units on higher-mileage Hyundais can develop a noticeable notchiness. Check the brake pedal feel carefully for any judder under firm application, which on a high-mileage Ioniq typically points to warped front discs rather than pad wear, and verify that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel, as rear caliper mechanisms can seize through infrequent mechanical use despite the regenerative system taking most of the braking load. The TPMS advisory and the washer failure history also warrant specific functional checks before purchase. Confirm that the tyre pressure monitoring light illuminates on ignition and extinguures once pressures are correct, and ask for evidence of recent sensor replacement if the light has since been resolved, as a persistent TPMS warning can fail an MOT outright. Test both front and rear washer jets for adequate flow and ensure the wiper blades clear the screen effectively without smearing, as the previous failure involved both wiper arms performing below standard. Finally, inspect the windscreen carefully for stone chips in the driver's swept area, as the Ioniq's steeply raked screen sits in the impact zone and any damage within the critical vision area would itself constitute an MOT failure, regardless of how the rest of the vehicle presents.