HYUNDAI KONA MOT pass rate
91.4% of 69,685 HYUNDAI KONA MOT tests pass.
The KONA passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI KONA passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 90.3% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 20,059 | 25,539 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 46,251 | 32,928 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.3% | 3,375 | 43,386 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI KONA
The most common reason the HYUNDAI KONA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.9% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 27.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.9% | Too high |
| Brakes | 15.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 4.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.1% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | Fixing missing |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI KONA?
- 91.4% of HYUNDAI KONA MOT tests pass, based on 69,685 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI KONA?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI KONA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI KONA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.