2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Hyundai Kona MOT pass rate and common faults

417 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 417 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.8%
  2. Tyres4.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Steering0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Hyundai Kona?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2017 Hyundai Kona cars passed their MOT first time, across 417 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai Kona?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Kona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).