Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV (2021)

227 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV

CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 227 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–39k

For context

These stats describe 227 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 989 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.3%

339

Blue 19.4%

192

Black 18.6%

184

Red 15.4%

152

White 11.6%

115

Green 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,469

typical

19,139

low mileage

38,867

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV vehicles fall between 19,139 and 38,867 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,139 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 19,139–38,867 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EVs sit.

⚠ Over 52,470 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect EVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 203 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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