2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium
This is a made-up example report so you can see exactly what you get — not a real customer's vehicle.
Registration
RK22 UCJ
Mileage
23,499 miles
Inspector
Henry
Package
Premium Inspection
Vehicle Check Report
Every Epping Car Buyer inspection includes a full AutoTrader-verified vehicle history check as standard — it's the very first thing you'll find in your report.
All Checks Passed
No adverse history markers found on this vehicle
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
IONIQ 5 PREMIUM
Body Type
SUV
Fuel Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic — single-speed reduction gear
Registration (VRM)
RK22 UCJ
VIN
KMHLN81CXNU214477
Colour
Cyberspace Grey
Date First Registered
15 March 2022
Year of Manufacture
2022
Number of Previous Owners
1
Current V5C Issue Date
18 November 2023
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
- Not recorded as stolen
- Not recorded as scrapped
- Not recorded as a write-off
- Not imported
- Not exported
- No third-party interest
- No outstanding finance
- No mileage discrepancies
- No colour changes
- No recorded plate changes
9,120 mi · 08 March 2025
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
19,860 mi · 22 February 2026
No advisories
Part-Exchange Offer
£23,750
Based on this vehicle's specification, mileage, and the condition confirmed during this inspection, alongside its clean AutoTrader-verified history.
Final part-exchange figures are always confirmed in person after a physical inspection of the vehicle being traded in — this figure is illustrative only, as with the rest of this sample report.
Category Scores
How this sample Ioniq 5 scored across each area we inspect
Mechanical
Body & Chassis
Interior
Inspector's Summary
The overall verdict on this sample Ioniq 5, in the inspector's own words
Rating Guide
Good
No issues found — in line with the car's age and mileage
Fair
Minor wear, or a point worth knowing about
Poor
A problem we think needs addressing
N/A
Not applicable to this vehicle
Inspector's Notes
Inspector · 14 August 2026
“This Ioniq drove well on the road test and there's nothing here that should stop you buying it, but it's not a car without things to know about. The traction battery itself checked out well — 97% state of health with no signs of degradation — and we've confirmed directly with Hyundai that the service history is accurate and the manufacturer warranty is still upheld. That said, the rear dampers are starting to show their age, the rear discs have some light surface corrosion (common on EVs that lean heavily on regenerative braking, not a safety concern), and there's a wind noise from the driver's door seal worth getting looked at. We also found one historic charging-system fault code that cleared and hasn't come back during testing, a small stone chip in the windscreen, and some paint depth variance on the rear wing suggesting a minor repair at some point — nothing structural, but worth asking the seller about. The front tyres are down to around 3mm — they're still the originals, so four years old now, and worth budgeting for soon regardless of tread depth. None of this is a dealbreaker on its own, but it's exactly the kind of detail that's easy to miss without a proper inspection — and useful to know before you agree a price.”
— The Inspector
The Detailed Checklist
Every area we inspect, with a clear rating for every single item
- N/A
Oil condition & level
Battery-electric vehicle — no internal combustion engine, no engine oil to check
- Good
Coolant condition & level
- N/A
Drive belts & hoses
No accessory drive belts on this electric powertrain
- Good
Battery condition & charging system
12V auxiliary battery and charging system tested in good condition
- Good
EV & hybrid traction battery health check
State of health 97% — no signs of degradation
- N/A
Alternator output
Electric vehicle — no alternator, 12V system maintained via DC-DC converter
- N/A
Exhaust system & emissions
Battery-electric vehicle — no exhaust system
- Good
Motor & drive unit mounts
- Good
Fluid leaks — coolant, gear oil, brake fluid
- Good
CV joints & driveshafts
- N/A
Timing chain/belt noise check
No timing chain — single-speed EV drivetrain
- Good
Front & rear suspension components
- Fair
Shock absorbers / struts
Rear dampers showing early signs of wear
- Good
Ball joints & tie rod ends
- Good
Suspension bushings
- Good
Steering rack & power steering
Electric power steering — no hydraulic fluid to check
- Fair
Brake pads & discs, front and rear
Rear discs showing light surface corrosion from low usage — common on EVs due to regenerative braking, not a safety concern
- Good
Brake calipers & lines
- Good
Electronic parking brake operation
- Fair
OBD fault code scan — stored and cleared history
One historic charging-system fault code logged and cleared, no recurrence during testing
- Good
Motor performance under load
- N/A
Gearbox / clutch operation
No multi-speed gearbox or clutch — power runs through a single-speed reduction gear instead
- Good
Braking response
- Good
Steering & handling
- Poor
Noise, vibration & harshness check
Noticeable wind noise from the driver's door seal — needs attention
- Good
Paint condition & panel gaps
- Fair
Evidence of accident repair or respray
Paint depth variance on the nearside rear wing, consistent with a minor repair — nothing structural
- Good
Rust & corrosion check
- Good
All lights — head, tail, fog, indicators, reverse, number plate
- Fair
Glass & windscreen condition
Small stone chip, outside the driver's line of sight
- Good
Doors, boot & bonnet operation
- Fair
Wheels & tyre condition, including tread depth
Front tyres at 3mm, nearing replacement
- Good
Dashboard warning lights
- Good
Electric windows & mirrors
- Fair
Air conditioning & heating
Blows cold, but would benefit from a re-gas for full performance
- Good
Infotainment & electrics
- Good
Seatbelts
- Good
Horn, wipers & washers
- Fair
General interior condition & wear
Driver's seat bolster showing light wear consistent with mileage
Sample Photo Report
Real photos from one of our own inspections, showing the kind of coverage every report includes
Front exterior
Side profile
Front three-quarter view
Front detail — lights & bumper
Front wing & wheel arch
Front tyre tread
Front wheel condition
Wheel & tyre condition
Rear tyre tread
Interior & dashboard
Driver's seat & footwell
Steering column controls
Digital instrument cluster
Full inspections include 30–40+ photos like these, covering every area of the vehicle.
Sample report — terms & limitations
This is a sample report for a fictional vehicle, shown to illustrate the format and level of detail you receive — it is not a real inspection record. On a genuine inspection, our checks are visual and non-invasive: we assess what is visible and accessible on the day, without dismantling the vehicle or its mechanical components, so items hidden from view or inspection aren't covered. The report is not a roadworthiness certificate and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of the vehicle's condition, and it isn't a substitute for independent legal or mechanical advice. The final decision to purchase the vehicle, and any negotiation with the seller, remains the buyer's responsibility.