Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev
From 2,619 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 51 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 | 51 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 29 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Ultimate Evs tested had between 14,986 and 32,290 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,801 median miles, the Kona Ultimate Ev has 0.04 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 Ultimate Ev MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,619 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev is 22,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,986 and 32,290 miles.
Buying a used Kona Ultimate Ev?
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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