2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Hyundai Kona MOT pass rate and common faults

16,430 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,430 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    318 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    281 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    67 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Electronic parking brake: control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Hyundai Kona?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2021 Hyundai Kona cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,430 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Hyundai Kona?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Kona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).