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Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi reliable? We analysed 12,956 real MOT tests across 3,187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 12,956 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
27,801mi
Annual Mileage
6,572mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Number Plates

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

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.1%
2021
88.4%
2020
88.7%
2019

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,353 mi/yr
Typical
6,572 mi/yr
Average
7,268 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,260 mi/yr

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 293 89.1% 19,555 27,094 37,063
2020 6,409 88.4% 19,277 27,600 37,966
2019 5,961 88.7% 18,781 27,687 38,841

How Long Does a Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Last?

Based on 3,187 Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,801 mi
75th Percentile
38,562 mi
95th Percentile
58,450 mi
Max Recorded
188,105 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi

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

Best year
2021

89.1% MOT pass rate from 293 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.4% MOT pass rate from 6,409 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 293 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — 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 Play T-gdi Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi THIS CAR 88.7% 12,956 27,801 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
BMW F 650 Gs 91.6% 7,836 16,588 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi?

The Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 12,956 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 Play T-gdi 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 Play T-gdi owner drives around 6,572 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 Play T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi reliable?
Based on 12,956 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi does around 6,572 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi?
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 Play T-gdi?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Play T-gdi is 2021 with a 89.1% pass rate across 293 tests.