Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A
From 255 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 3 |
| audible warning inoperative | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.7% of Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A 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 £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Se Gdi Hev S-As tested had between 20,105 and 43,635 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,180 median miles, the Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A has 0.055 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 Gdi Hev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 255 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Se Gdi Hev S-A is 33,180 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,105 and 43,635 miles.
Buying a used Kona Se 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.
With a 81.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.