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

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Is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a reliable? We analysed 7,596 real MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,596 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.0%
Typical Mileage
22,872mi
Annual Mileage
5,763mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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 Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a.

Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a Number Plates

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

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

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

85.2%
2023
86.8%
2022
85.8%
2021

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 55
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 39

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

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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
3,618 mi/yr
Typical
5,763 mi/yr
Average
6,806 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,511 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 492 85.2% 13,079 18,732 25,528
2022 2,304 86.8% 13,151 20,436 29,113
2021 4,492 85.8% 16,487 24,180 34,182

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

Based on 3,677 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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
22,872 mi
75th Percentile
32,508 mi
95th Percentile
50,924 mi
Max Recorded
323,512 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

86.8% MOT pass rate from 2,304 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.2% MOT pass rate from 492 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.8% across 2,304 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.2% — 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a THIS CAR 86.0% 7,596 22,872 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D Auto 85.6% 5,225 32,989 mi — yrs

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

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

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 7,596 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a owner drives around 5,763 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 Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a reliable?
Based on 7,596 MOT tests, the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a has a 86.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a do per year?
The typical Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a does around 5,763 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-a is 2022 with a 86.8% pass rate across 2,304 tests.