Hyundai Kona SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Kona SE car check
Is the Hyundai Kona SE reliable? We analysed 830 real MOT tests across 352 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Kona SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Kona SE.
Hyundai Kona SE — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Hyundai Kona SE — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 998cc
- Power
- 120 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 50.4 mpg
- Urban
- 42.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 57.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1592
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 127 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- EURO 6 AG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 9 of 50
Hyundai Kona SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Kona SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Kona SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Kona SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Kona SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Kona SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Hyundai Kona SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona SE THIS CAR | 98.2% | 830 | 34,218 mi | — yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZZR250 | 75% | 664 | 23,611 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Kona SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Hyundai Kona SEShould you buy a used Hyundai Kona SE?
The Hyundai Kona SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.2% across 830 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Hyundai Kona SE owner drives around 6,517 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.