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

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Is the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a reliable? We analysed 10,127 real MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,127 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.5%
Typical Mileage
25,382mi
Annual Mileage
6,076mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai Kona Premium SE 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

87.9%
2021
89.6%
2020
89.8%
2019

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 46
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 33

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

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona Premium SE 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
3,866 mi/yr
Typical
6,076 mi/yr
Average
7,523 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,083 mi/yr

Hyundai Kona Premium SE 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 920 87.9% 16,446 24,182 34,458
2020 7,221 89.6% 16,776 25,140 35,880
2019 1,809 89.8% 17,778 26,313 38,614

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

Based on 2,720 Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona Premium SE 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
25,382 mi
75th Percentile
36,502 mi
95th Percentile
61,532 mi
Max Recorded
225,897 mi

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

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

Best year
2019

89.8% MOT pass rate from 1,809 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.9% MOT pass rate from 920 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 1,809 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.9% — 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 SE 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a THIS CAR 89.5% 10,127 25,382 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
Fiat Punto S 6 61.7% 4,193 72,332 mi 29 yrs

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

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

The Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 10,127 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 Premium SE 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a owner drives around 6,076 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a reliable?
Based on 10,127 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a has a 89.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a does around 6,076 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona Premium SE 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 SE 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-a is 2019 with a 89.8% pass rate across 1,809 tests.