2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Hyundai Kona MOT pass rate and common faults

11,645 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,645 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    286 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    229 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    67 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    60 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

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 2020 Hyundai Kona?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2020 Hyundai Kona cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,645 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Hyundai Kona?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Kona reliable at MOT time?

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