Electric Hyundai Kona: MOT pass rate
91.7% of electric Hyundai Konas pass the MOT first time, measured across 11,133 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 36,418.
Electric against the other Hyundai Kona versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 90.3% | 14,733 |
| Electric | 91.7% | 11,133 |
| All Hyundai Kona | 90.9% | 26,025 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Hyundai Kona specifically, electric is the strongest at 91.7%, and this electric version sits 0.8 points above the 90.9% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Hyundai Kona had covered 36,418 miles at test, against 35,548 for the petrol. That is below average for a car this age, worth a mileage-consistency check since an unusually low reading is sometimes clocking rather than luck.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Hyundai Kona page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Hyundai Kona fuel types
- Petrol Hyundai Kona - 90.3%