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Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a reliable? We analysed 999 real MOT tests across 568 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 999 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.0%
Typical Mileage
21,930mi
Annual Mileage
6,564mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a.

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.9%
2023
90.3%
2022
91.4%
2021

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,812 mi/yr
Typical
6,564 mi/yr
Average
9,176 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,603 mi/yr

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 115 93.9% 12,665 20,016 27,736
2022 577 90.3% 14,868 21,630 31,948
2021 278 91.4% 14,872 23,976 31,898

How Long Does a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Last?

Based on 568 Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,930 mi
75th Percentile
31,243 mi
95th Percentile
52,434 mi
Max Recorded
140,525 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

93.9% MOT pass rate from 115 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.3% MOT pass rate from 577 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.9% across 115 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a THIS CAR 91.0% 999 21,930 mi — yrs
Hyundai I10 80.4% 2,829,935 35,978 mi 18 yrs
Hyundai I20 80.2% 1,488,641 45,118 mi 17 yrs
Hyundai I30 76.5% 1,479,391 57,858 mi 19 yrs
Mitsubishi Shogun Warrior Di-d Auto 69.7% 1,583 140,447 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a?

The Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 999 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a owner drives around 6,564 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a reliable?
Based on 999 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a has a 91.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a does around 6,564 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona N T-gdi S-a is 2023 with a 93.9% pass rate across 115 tests.