2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,524 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.8% | 207 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 201 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 151 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 103 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 35 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 29 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 213 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 141 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 119 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 5 | Washers | 45 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 32 |
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 | 25.4% | 1,406 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 861 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 351 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 166 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 145 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 29 |
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 | 3,185 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,092 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 217 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,296 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 1,409 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 1,391 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 1,428 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kona Play T-Gdi
Before buying a 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.8% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdis pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 5,524 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi?
Visibility, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Kona Play T-Gdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,524 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.