2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 14,583 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.0% in the 90-120k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 767 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 476 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 278 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 188 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 137 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 474 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 247 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 220 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 191 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 103 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 92 |
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 | 21.9% | 3,195 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.9% | 856 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.4% | 640 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 504 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 381 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 125 |
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 | 9,297 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 4,626 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 550 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 85 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 4,823 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 4,769 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 4,846 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kona Gdi Hev S-A
Before buying a 2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Visibility (3.3% 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 (1.9% 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 2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-As pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 14,583 2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Kona Gdi Hev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,583 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.