Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A?

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 Gdi HEV S A?

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 Gdi HEV S A?

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 Gdi HEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,471 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, 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 Gdi HEV S A?

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 Gdi HEV S A (2022)

1,471 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A

CarHunch analysed 1,471 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A. 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 passes its MOT first time at 90.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely strong result for a vehicle of this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at 5.0%, which is reassuringly low and not a concern for prospective buyers.

At nearly 21,000 miles on average, these cars are running higher than typical for a two-year-old (median just under 19,000), but the low failure rate of 0.16 per vehicle suggests they're handling that mileage well. Most issues that do arise are minor advisories rather than genuine problems—averaging 0.7 per car—so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection by a hybrid-specialist mechanic is sensible, but mechanical reliability isn't a red flag.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,471 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 1,471 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% 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 3,994 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.6%

1,261

Black 19.9%

795

Red 17.5%

697

Blue 15.3%

613

White 13%

518

Green 2.8%

110

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A 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.

18,983

typical

12,342

low mileage

26,504

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S A vehicles fall between 12,342 and 26,504 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,342 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.

✓ 12,342–26,504 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 35,780 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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