Hyundai I20 vs Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai I20
80%
MOT pass rate · 135,974 vehicles
Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi
100%
MOT pass rate · 482 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I20 (80%) and Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I20 | Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,554 mi | 24,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 135,974 | 482 |
Most common faults
Hyundai I20
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I20 (80%) and Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Hyundai I20 report Full Hyundai Kona ultimate t-gdi report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.