2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,907 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.8% in the 60-90k group versus 8.7% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,907

MOT tests analysed

9.5%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.6%	88
2	Tyres	4.4%	84
3	Lighting & signalling	2.6%	49
4	Brakes	1.9%	36
5	Suspension	0.8%	16
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	102
2	Headlamp aim	47
3	Electronic parking brake	32
4	Pins and bushes	26
5	Rbt (sp)	20
6	Tread depth	14

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	31.7%	604
2	Other defects	5.6%	106
3	Suspension	3.5%	66
4	Visibility	3.4%	65
5	Brakes	2.8%	54
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.8%	15

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,304	8.7%
30-60k	544	10.1%
60-90k	53	20.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	952	10.1%
2025	935	9.0%

What to check before buying a 2021 Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A

Before buying a 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.6% 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.
Tyres (4.4% 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 (2.6% 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 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-As pass their MOT?

90.5% of the 1,907 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Hyundai Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.4%).

Does the 2021 Kona Connect Gdi Hev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,907 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.