Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 8,206 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 13.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a MOT Reliability Overview
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 8,206 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% and a failure rate of 13.3%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a presents for MOT with approximately 23,322 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2022 models achieve the highest pass rate at 89.1%, while 2019 models have the lowest at 83.7%. This 5.4 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a is Tyres, affecting 13.6% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Visibility at 3.9%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 3.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
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What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.6% | 1,120 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 322 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.9% | 319 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 257 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 168 |
| 6 | Non-component Advisories | 1.7% | 137 |
| 7 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.3% | 23 |
| 8 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.2% | 18 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.1% | 11 |
| 10 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.1% | 8 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.1% | 7 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 6 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 23,322 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.85 | 13.6% | 1,120 |
| Visibility | 1.68 | 3.9% | 322 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.67 | 3.9% | 319 |
| Brakes | 1.34 | 3.1% | 257 |
| Suspension | 0.88 | 2.0% | 168 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.72 | 1.7% | 137 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.12 | 0.3% | 23 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.09 | 0.2% | 18 |
| Seat Belts | 0.06 | 0.1% | 11 |
| Body & Structure | 0.04 | 0.1% | 8 |
| Steering | 0.04 | 0.1% | 7 |
| Wheels | 0.03 | 0.1% | 6 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a has 23,322 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.70% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a MOT Data
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 8,206 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% and a failure rate of 13.3%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and visibility for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a is likely to perform.
Tyres — 13.6% of failures
Tyres issues account for 13.6% of MOT failures on the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Visibility — 3.9% of failures
Visibility issues account for 3.9% of MOT failures on the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.9% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.9% of MOT failures on the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a?
Based on 8,206 MOT tests in our database, the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a has an overall pass rate of 86.7% (13.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a?
The top 3 reasons a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (13.6%), 2. Visibility (3.9%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a reliable?
With a 13.3% MOT failure rate, the Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-a?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (13.6%); Visibility (3.9%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.