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

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Is the Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a reliable? We analysed 1,101 real MOT tests across 292 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,101 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
28,253mi
Annual Mileage
6,627mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Kona 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a.

Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a Number Plates

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

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

87.3%
2020
90.9%
2019

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8

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

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona 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
3,988 mi/yr
Typical
6,627 mi/yr
Average
8,416 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,608 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 964 87.3% 18,330 28,259 42,190
2019 99 90.9% 17,722 28,478 38,594

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

Based on 292 Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona 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
28,253 mi
75th Percentile
41,548 mi
95th Percentile
72,534 mi
Max Recorded
155,957 mi

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

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

Best year
2019

90.9% MOT pass rate from 99 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.3% MOT pass rate from 964 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 99 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — 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 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a THIS CAR 88.0% 1,101 28,253 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
Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A 69.2% 790 126,350 mi — yrs

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

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

The Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 1,101 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 parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai Kona 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a owner drives around 6,627 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a reliable?
Based on 1,101 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a does around 6,627 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona 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 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 SE Gdi HEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona SE Gdi HEV S-a is 2019 with a 90.9% pass rate across 99 tests.