Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV?

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 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV?

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 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV?

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 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,060 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, 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 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV?

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 T Gdi MHEV (2022)

1,060 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,060 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Hyundai Kona hybrid is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with an 89.3% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—a genuinely strong result for a two-year-old model. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 4.1%, well below concern territory, so safety isn't a red flag here.

At 19,785 miles median, these vehicles are running light for their age, which partly explains the healthy pass rate and the negligible 0.13 average failures per car. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items cropping up, but nothing systemic—if you're buying used, get a pre-purchase inspection done and budget for routine maintenance, but you're looking at a solid, low-risk choice.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,060 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 1,060 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	1,058	93.7%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,056 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.6%

843

Red 20.6%

629

Black 20%

612

Blue 15.3%

468

White 15.1%

462

Green 1.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV 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.

19,785

typical

13,739

low mileage

29,223

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEV vehicles fall between 13,739 and 29,223 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,739 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.

✓ 13,739–29,223 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Kona SE Connect T Gdi MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 39,451 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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