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How reliable is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
94.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,858 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 94.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate94.1%
Dangerous defect rate
1.9%
Retest rate
6.2%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
43,754 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 104 vehicles
Bottom 10%
3,025 km
Low 25%
5,830 km
Median
11,765 km
High 25%
26,354 km
Top 10%
48,770 km
Most common inspection failures
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.4%
A tyre seriously damaged1.6%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.6%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(2.3%)
Front Nearside(2.1%)
Nearside(1.6%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev reliability by year

How the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202194.1%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 94%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?

The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.4% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.6% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?

For a typical Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 43,754 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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