Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev
From 1,798 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 45 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 | 45 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.1% of failures are serious: 38.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhevs tested had between 23,674 and 39,674 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,746 median miles, the Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev has 0.033 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 T-Gdi Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,798 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev is 34,746 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,674 and 39,674 miles.
Buying a used Kona Se Connect T-Gdi Mhev?
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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