Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV (2021)
2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV
CarHunch analysed 1,411 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T-GDI MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.4% of vehicles ever flagged. The hybrid powertrain shows consistent dependability, with the near-identical pass rate across the sampled vehicles suggesting the electrified system is holding up well.
At 25,000 miles median age for these cars, mileage is modest and exactly where you'd expect for a 2021 model, which means you're seeing realistic wear patterns rather than high-milers. Owners are reporting minimal failures (0.21 per vehicle) and moderate advisory-level wear items (1.4 per vehicle), so if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on suspension and trim durability rather than major mechanical concerns.
What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 1,391 | 92.2% | 0.21 |
| Other (1%) | 11 | 100% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 6 | 94.4% | 0.17 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Hyundai Kona Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles fall between 18,136 and 35,933 miles.
MOT History Averages
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