Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A
From 260 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and wiper blade defective. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 2 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona N T-Gdi S-As tested had between 10,204 and 24,549 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,431 median miles, the Kona N T-Gdi S-A has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 260 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona N T-Gdi S-A is 15,431 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,204 and 24,549 miles.
Buying a used Kona N T-Gdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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