Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV (2023)

No MOT history yet — it's too new

UK cars don't need their first MOT until they're 3 years old, so there's no test history for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV yet. We'll have real reliability data as they start coming through for their first tests.

In the meantime, here's what we do have — older Hyundai Kona models with full MOT histories, and a guide to which year holds up best:

Got a specific Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

We have 2,379 2023 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data yet to show reliable statistics — as a 2023 model, most vehicles won't have reached their first MOT test date.

Before you buy a 2023 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

Based on MOT data from 2,379 vehicles — here's what to check.

• 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
  Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
• 🔍 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 →
• 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,408 Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

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