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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev. Check any Kona Ultimate Ev by registration number below.

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97.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.5%

vs Hyundai Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev has an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kona Ultimate Ev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Kona Ultimate Ev for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 75 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 98 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

1.1%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

2021

Based on 2,858 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

0

Based on 95 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev

The most common reasons a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.4%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.6%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.2%
5

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.7%
Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

1.3%

Offside

1.3%

Other Hyundai Models

Compare MOT reliability across Hyundai models.

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95.5% pass rate

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95.8% pass rate

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93.0% pass rate

Hyundai Amica

73.4% pass rate

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Mhev

94.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev

Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev is 97.2% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.4%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.6%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev: 47,398 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kona Ultimate Ev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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