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Hyundai Kona buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Hyundai Kona costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 764 for sale right now.
Used Hyundai Kona prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €41,350 | 0k km | 46 |
| 2026 | €35,950 | 8k km | 172 |
| 2025 | €32,950 | 22k km | 46 |
| 2024 | €29,450 | 35k km | 135 |
| 2023 | €24,500 | 51k km | 114 |
| 2022 | €21,900 | 65k km | 64 |
| 2021 | €18,950 | 87k km | 63 |
| 2020 | €16,850 | 79k km | 42 |
| 2019 | €15,000 | 108k km | 48 |
| 2018 | €12,950 | 119k km | 34 |
Hyundai Kona NCT pass rate
How often Hyundai Konas pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 80% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 74% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 74% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 74% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 76% | 67% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Hyundai Kona fails: headlight aim (14.6% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (3.4% of tests), brakes (2.2% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (2.2% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Hyundai Kona problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€190 | 274 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€190 | 162 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 35 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€390 | 15 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Hyundai Kona
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Hyundai Kona
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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