Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,827 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
4,827
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
3
About the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A
The Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A was MOT tested 4,827 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. 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 93% from 3,484 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 4 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 SE Gdi HEV S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 31,535 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 22,574 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A performs 8 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 SE Gdi HEV S-A by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A
Is the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 4,827 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 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 93%.
Which year Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 89%, a 4 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 SE Gdi HEV S-As more reliable?
The Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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