2022 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,361 MOT tests, the 2022 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- A recorded an 87.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Bayon Connect T- A comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 9.6% of all tests — 5.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 127 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 9.6% | 130 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 51 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.2% | 44 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 26 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 127 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Washers | 28 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 17 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.2% | 180 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.8% | 106 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 75 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.9% | 67 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 27 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,029 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 322 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 1,298 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Bayon Connect T- A
On a 2022 Bayon Connect T- A, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (9.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- As pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 1,361 2022 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- A?
Visibility, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.8%).
Does the 2022 Bayon Connect T- A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,361 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.