Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A
From 6,672 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 90.1% vs 87.6% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 208 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 208 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 103 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 76 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 54 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 51 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 47 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 36 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| wiper blade defective | 20 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.1% of Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2021 | 87% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 87.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 83.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-As tested had between 13,160 and 32,904 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,623 median miles, the Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A has 0.057 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 Premium Gdi Hev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 6,672 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 208 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi Hev S-A is 22,623 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,160 and 32,904 miles.
Buying a used Kona Premium Gdi Hev 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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