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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 830 for sale right now.
Our take on the Hyundai Kona
A 2023 Hyundai Kona typically advertises at €24,500 and a 2018 one at €12,950, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 5%. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (56% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Hyundai Kona's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 | 177 |
| 2025 | €33,000 | 22k km | 57 |
| 2024 | €29,450 | 35k km | 144 |
| 2023 | €24,500 | 51k km | 126 |
| 2022 | €21,900 | 63k km | 72 |
| 2021 | €18,950 | 88k km | 67 |
| 2020 | €17,500 | 86k km | 47 |
| 2019 | €15,000 | 108k km | 56 |
| 2018 | €12,950 | 116k km | 38 |
Hyundai Kona NCT pass rate
How often Hyundai Konas pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~€180 | 269 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 160 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€190 | 33 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€270 | 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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