Hyundai Bayon Connect T- MOT pass rate & common failures
The Hyundai Bayon Connect T- appears in 2,115 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2024, and 89.8% of them passed. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.3%. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 8.5% of all tests — 5.5 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 208 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.0% in the 0-30k band and 18.8% in the 60-90k band, a 9.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Bayon Connect T- model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 951 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 1,134 | 88.8% | 11.2% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 8.5% | 180 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 64 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 51 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 9 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 5 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 208 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 3 | Washers | 27 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 9 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
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 | 14.1% | 298 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 157 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 133 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 67 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 20 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 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 | 1,495 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 585 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 32 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 549 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 1,559 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a Hyundai Bayon Connect T-
- Visibility (8.5% 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.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Bayon Connect T-?
89.8% of the 2,115 Hyundai Bayon Connect T- MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.2% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Hyundai Bayon Connect T- most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 8.5% of tests, then tyres (3.0%).
How much does mileage affect Bayon Connect T- MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.8% for 60-90k, a 9.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,115 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.