Used car guide
2022 Hyundai Kona: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
89% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
Nothing stands out above the usual rate
354 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Hybrid
87% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
Stands out: tyre condition 1.7×, suspension arm bushes and joints 5.5×, headlight aim 2.1×
7,754 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Electric
87% pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
Stands out: headlight aim 3.3×
6,520 MOTsSee the electric guide ›
Known faults on every 2022 Hyundai Kona
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Petrol and diesel
Airbag, brake pipe and eCall recalls
Petrol and diesel cars were recalled for airbags (2019), damaged brake pipes (2019) and eCall (2021).
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recalls were done.
Source: Auto Express: used Hyundai Kona (Mk1, 2017 on) review
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Other years
Every year of the Hyundai Kona compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 986 | Tyres 22% |
| 2021 | 28,661 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 35,271 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 26,394 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 19,740 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 1,241 | Tyres 29% |