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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,657 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Kona has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Hyundai Kona are: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8.7% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona?

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 (2022)

4,657 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Kona

CarHunch analysed 4,657 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Kona. 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 is a genuinely reliable proposition, passing its first MOT 93% of the time against a UK average of 80%—a 13-point margin that reflects solid engineering and build quality. Only 4.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below the threshold of real concern.

At 26,126 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which naturally helps explain the strong pass rate and minimal failure rate of just 0.15 per vehicle. Advisories average 0.8 per car, suggesting routine maintenance items rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on service history and fluid levels rather than bracing for major repairs.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 18k–36k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,657 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,657 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 8.9%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 2.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lighting 1.4%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high · Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights · Offside Front Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 1.4%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Hyundai Kona

Based on MOT data from 4,657 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.
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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Electric (98%)	4,578	93.1%	0.15
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%)	64	92.1%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 30,517 Hyundai Kona vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.2%

9,517

White 15.5%

4,744

Blue 15.3%

4,664

Red 13.8%

4,202

Black 11.3%

3,448

Orange 5.3%

1,608

Yellow 3.3%

1,022

Silver 3.1%

947

Green 1.2%

365

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Kona 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.

26,126

typical

18,338

low mileage

36,222

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Kona vehicles fall between 18,338 and 36,222 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,338 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.

✓ 18,338–36,222 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Konas sit.

⚠ Over 48,899 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

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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