Used car guide
2021 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 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: suspension arm bushes and joints 4.7×
742 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Hybrid
86% pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: tyre condition 1.6×, suspension arm bushes and joints 5.9×
13,593 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Electric
87% pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: headlight aim 2.3×
14,326 MOTsSee the electric guide ›
Known faults on every 2021 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% |
| 2022 | 14,628 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 35,271 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 26,394 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 19,740 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 1,241 | Tyres 29% |