What year Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV has the highest pass rate at 92.3%, out of 1,117 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV MOT failures?

The most common Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV — Reliability by Year

9,376 vehicles · MOT data 2021–2025 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

2022

92.3% pass rate · 1,117 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

2021

92.0% pass rate · 1,619 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2025	First MOTs due 2028+	—	1,403
2024	First MOTs due 2027+	18,239 mi	2,858
2023	First MOTs due 2026+	21,630 mi	2,379
2022	92.3%	22,875 mi	1,117
2021	92.0%	29,408 mi	1,619

* UK vehicles require their first MOT at 3 years old. Recent model years shown in grey have little or no MOT test data yet — pass rate data will build up as those vehicles mature.

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