Hyundai Kona ultimate ev
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 3,122 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
3,122
Best Year
2023 (99%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Hyundai Kona ultimate ev?
Hyundai Kona ultimate ev by Year
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About the Hyundai Kona ultimate ev
The Hyundai Kona ultimate ev has been tested 3,122 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 75 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 5 point spread, the Kona ultimate ev is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI KONA ULTIMATE EVs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 27,686 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 18,522 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Kona ultimate ev performs 14 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Hyundai range.
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