Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 8,613 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
8,613
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (91%)
Years Covered
4
About the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A was MOT tested 8,613 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 3,899 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 89%. 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 37,771 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,609 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A performs 7 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 Premium Gdi HEV S-A by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A
Is the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 8,613 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 89%, 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 Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-As more reliable?
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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