2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0L Petrol · EJ18 VDV
2018 Hyundai Kona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 48,807 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI KONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ18 VDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 48,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ18 VDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai Kona (EJ18 VDV) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ18 VDV Mileage History
- 12/04/202220,204 mi
- 24/04/202331,011 mi+10,807 mi
- 27/08/202435,475 mi+4,464 mi
- 28/08/202435,475 mi
- 25/07/202548,807 mi+13,332 mi
Average of roughly 8,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Kona (Petrol/Hybrid)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HYUNDAI KONA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2018 model year cars.
- DCT Shudder & HesitationModerate
The dual-clutch transmission can be jerky at low speeds or shudder when pulling away, particularly if the car has been "crept" in traffic.
- GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) CloggingModerate
Models with a GPF (mostly post-2018) can suffer from clogging if driven only on short, low-speed trips, leading to warning lights and reduced power.
- 12V battery drain and flat batteryModerate
The small 12V auxiliary battery can drain when the car is left standing for several days, particularly if Bluelink or third-party apps keep waking the systems overnight. A flat 12V leaves the car completely dead despite a full main battery.
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