Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi
From 4,578 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kona Play T-Gdis fare better: 2021 models pass at 93.5% vs 88.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 116 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 116 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 91 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 40 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 26 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.7% of Kona Play T-Gdi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 88.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Play T-Gdis tested had between 16,926 and 31,411 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,839 median miles, the Kona Play T-Gdi has 0.049 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 Play T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 4,578 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 116 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi is 23,839 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,926 and 31,411 miles.
Buying a used Kona Play T-Gdi?
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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