Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,117 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate EV (2022)

1,117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

CarHunch analysed 1,117 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV passes its MOT on the first attempt 90.3% of the time, comfortably outperforming the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.3% of the cohort. This is a genuinely reliable electric vehicle with minimal structural or safety concerns showing up in testing.

At 22,875 miles median for a two-year-old car, these Konas are running low mileage, which partly explains the strong results—but the real story is that even with light use, failures average only 0.16 per vehicle and advisories just 0.6, suggesting the engineering is solid rather than reliant on low miles. If you're considering one, check the battery health report independently; everything else should be straightforward.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 15k–33k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,117 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 1,117 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% 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 9,408 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 26%

2,449

Blue 21.1%

1,989

Black 18%

1,694

Red 13.4%

1,259

White 12.9%

1,217

Green 3.7%

348

Silver 3.3%

310

Orange 1.5%

142

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 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.

22,875

typical

14,955

low mileage

33,030

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV vehicles fall between 14,955 and 33,030 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,955 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.

✓ 14,955–33,030 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EVs sit.

⚠ Over 44,590 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

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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