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Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a reliable? We analysed 22,397 real MOT tests across 9,244 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 22,397 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
24,461mi
Annual Mileage
6,196mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-a.

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Number Plates

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

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.1%
2023
87.1%
2022
87.1%
2021
87.5%
2020
86.4%
2019

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 158
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 143
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 103

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV 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
3,886 mi/yr
Typical
6,196 mi/yr
Average
7,397 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,212 mi/yr

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 773 87.1% 14,544 21,307 31,788
2022 5,124 87.1% 14,171 21,216 30,905
2021 6,520 87.1% 16,577 24,711 35,550
2020 8,349 87.5% 16,939 25,616 37,193
2019 973 86.4% 20,823 30,654 44,569

How Long Does a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Last?

Based on 9,244 Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
24,461 mi
75th Percentile
35,604 mi
95th Percentile
58,960 mi
Max Recorded
571,013 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a

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

Best year
2020

87.5% MOT pass rate from 8,349 tests

Year to avoid
2019

86.4% MOT pass rate from 973 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 8,349 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — 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 Premium Gdi HEV 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-a THIS CAR 87.3% 22,397 24,461 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
Toyota Prius Plus 84.9% 31,088 96,486 mi 15 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a?

The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 22,397 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-a owner drives around 6,196 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 Gdi HEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a reliable?
Based on 22,397 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a does around 6,196 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-a is 2020 with a 87.5% pass rate across 8,349 tests.