2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,210 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 51 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 50 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 29 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 56 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 8 |
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 | 22.8% | 276 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 89 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 75 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 35 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 34 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 900 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 303 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 1,171 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (4.1% 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 (2.4% 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 2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhevs pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 1,210 2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2022 Kona Connect T-Gdi Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,210 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.