Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A
From 3,042 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 87 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 | 87 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 55 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 62.5% of Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-As tested had between 13,239 and 30,111 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,014 median miles, the Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A has 0.067 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 Gdi Hev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A has a 86.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,042 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 87 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi Hev S-A is 20,014 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,239 and 30,111 miles.
Buying a used Kona Ultimate 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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