Hyundai Kona
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 46,148 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
46,148
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
7
About the Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona was MOT tested 46,148 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2017 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 10,473 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Hyundai Kona has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 43,796 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 17,646 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Kona performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Hyundai range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Kona by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Kona
Is the Hyundai Kona reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2017 to 2023), the Hyundai Kona averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 46,148 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.
Which year Hyundai Kona has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Hyundai Kona has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 91%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Hyundai Konas more reliable?
The Hyundai Kona has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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