2022 Hyundai Kona — MOT failures & pass rate
19,518 MOT tests on the 2022 Hyundai Kona are in this dataset, and 91.9% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 Kona comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and lighting & signalling (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 1,106 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Kona fails 6.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 2.0pp more often than electric ones (8.9% vs 6.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 1,046 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 793 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 477 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 207 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 93 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 27 |
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 | 1,106 |
| 2 | Wipers | 484 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 304 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 117 |
| 5 | Washers | 100 |
| 6 | Electronic parking brake | 76 |
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 | 21.1% | 4,122 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.1% | 1,185 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 874 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 527 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 385 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 179 |
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 | 13,655 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 5,306 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 468 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 68 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 11,844 | 8.9% |
| Electric | 7,292 | 6.9% |
| Petrol | 379 | 6.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 895 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 18,516 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kona
On a 2022 Kona, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 Konas pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 19,518 2022 Hyundai Kona MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.1%).
Does the 2022 Kona get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,518 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.