2022 Hyundai Bayon T- — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Hyundai Bayon T- passed 89.6% of its 1,639 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Bayon T- comes out 2.3pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: visibility, recorded in 9.5% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 169 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 9.5% | 155 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 169 |
| 2 | Washers | 34 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 6 | Wheel bearings | 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 | 17.2% | 282 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.7% | 126 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 82 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 63 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 22 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 17 |
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 | 1,274 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 352 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 1,560 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Bayon T-
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 9.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (9.5% 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 (2.3% 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 (1.7% 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
How many 2022 Hyundai Bayon T-s pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 1,639 2022 Hyundai Bayon T- MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Bayon T-?
Visibility, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Bayon T- get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,639 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.