Is the Hyundai Kona ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 28,960 MOT tests, around 100% of Hyundai Konas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 61% petrol, 20% electric, 18% hybrid (petrol). Every petrol Kona in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Electric Konas are always compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) Kona in the data (2019 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 28,960
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Kona ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Konas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Electric | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant3 tested | Compliant75 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant26 tested | Compliant631 tested | Likely compliant189 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,344 tested | Compliant4,055 tested | Likely compliant4,504 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant7,449 tested | Compliant875 tested | Likely compliant620 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant6,489 tested | Compliant207 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant419 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Kona
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006). Electric versions always comply.
- Petrol (61% of Konas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Electric (20% of Konas tested): always compliant.
- Hybrid (petrol) (18% of Konas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Konas fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai Kona MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai Kona for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai Konas in this data were first registered between 2017 and 2022. 2020 was the most common year, with 11,904 tests (41% of the total), and half were registered in 2019 or later.
Every Kona in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2022) passed first time 95% of the time at 25,133 miles on average, and the oldest (2017) passed 89% at 36,814 miles.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Konas likely to comply are from 2019. 620 of them were tested; 2019 cars passed first time 89% of the time and averaged 27,130 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Kona's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.7% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.5%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 11.3% of tests.
Overall, 89% of Konas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 27,404 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Hyundai models
About this data
Based on 28,960 first MOT tests of the Hyundai Kona carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 28,960 MOT tests say about the Hyundai Kona and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai Kona ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Konas on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Kona years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Konas first registered from 2017 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Kona is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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