Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A
From 1,540 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, parking brake control missing and defective or inoperative. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 39 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 | 39 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 23 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.3% of failures are serious: 40.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86% | parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2021 | 87.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-As tested had between 8,523 and 24,353 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,926 median miles, the Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A has 0.069 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 Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,540 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Se Connect Gdi Hev S-A is 17,926 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,523 and 24,353 miles.
Buying a used Kona Se Connect 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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