Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV (2021)
2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV
CarHunch analysed 1,101 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Kona hybrid is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 89.9% that sits well above the UK average of 80%—fewer visits to the garage than most cars its age. Only 6.7% have ever shown a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests the hybrid powertrain is holding up well across the board.
At 26,144 miles median mileage, these are lightly used examples, so you're looking at vehicles that have been treated gently overall. The average car has racked up just 0.27 failures and 1.7 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than serious mechanical issues—when you're shopping, ask for full service history to confirm that gentle ownership pattern has been backed by regular maintenance.
What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect 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) (96%) | 1,056 | 89.5% | 0.28 |
| Other (3%) | 29 | 100% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 11 | 97.7% | 0.09 |
| Electric (0%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Hyundai Kona SE Connect 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 SE Connect T Gdi MHEV vehicles fall between 17,893 and 38,941 miles.
MOT History Averages
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