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Hyundai Kona Premium Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Kona Premium reliable? We analysed 516 real MOT tests across 252 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 516 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.9%
Typical Mileage
35,266mi
Annual Mileage
6,735mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Kona Premium is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Kona Premium.

Hyundai Kona Premium Number Plates

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

Hyundai Kona Premium Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona Premium owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,633 mi/yr
Typical
6,735 mi/yr
Average
7,231 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,858 mi/yr

Hyundai Kona Premium Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona Premium MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,266 mi
75th Percentile
45,607 mi
95th Percentile
64,249 mi
Max Recorded
124,852 mi

How Does the Hyundai Kona Premium Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Kona Premium THIS CAR 97.9% 516 35,266 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
Honda Z 50 91% 367 2,230 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium?

The Hyundai Kona Premium has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.9% across 516 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai Kona Premium owner drives around 6,735 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 Premium — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Premium reliable?
Based on 516 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona Premium has a 97.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona Premium?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona Premium do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona Premium does around 6,735 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona Premium last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Kona Premium?
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.