2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,297 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 80 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.8% | 75 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 127 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 3 | Wipers | 18 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Horn | 4 |
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 | 17.0% | 221 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.8% | 75 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 46 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 43 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 9 |
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 | 883 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 373 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 1,220 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kona Ultimate Ev
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (1.6% 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.
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 Kona Ultimate Evs pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 1,297 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ev?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by tyres (5.8%).
Does the 2022 Kona Ultimate Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,297 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.