2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,984 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.5% in the 60-90k group versus 8.2% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,984

MOT tests analysed

9.6%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

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 — 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.6%	263
2	Lighting & signalling	3.1%	123
3	Visibility	2.1%	84
4	Brakes	1.8%	71
5	Suspension	0.7%	28
6	Other defects	0.1%	6

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 — 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	146
2	Wipers	95
3	Electronic parking brake	41
4	Pins and bushes	41
5	Rbt (sp)	37
6	Service brake performance	16

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.0%	878
2	Other defects	5.7%	226
3	Brakes	3.6%	145
4	Suspension	2.9%	116
5	Visibility	2.1%	85
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	35

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 — 2022 Kona Gdi Hev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	3,043	8.2%
30-60k	883	13.8%
60-90k	54	18.5%

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 — 2022 Kona Gdi Hev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	101	6.9%
2025	3,876	9.7%

What to check before buying a 2022 Kona Gdi Hev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.6% 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.
Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (2.1% 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.

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 Gdi Hev S-As pass their MOT?

90.4% of the 3,984 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona Gdi Hev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).

Does the 2022 Kona Gdi Hev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,984 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.