2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,035 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).

Pass rate

1,035

MOT tests analysed

8.5%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 N Line T-Gdi Mhev
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.9%	40
2	Visibility	2.8%	29
3	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	17
4	Brakes	1.4%	14
5	Suspension	1.3%	13
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	3

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 N Line T-Gdi Mhev
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	31
2	Pins and bushes	21
3	Wipers	21
4	Headlamp aim	14
5	Washers	13
6	Brake pads	10

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.6%	161
2	Brakes	8.3%	86
3	Other defects	7.8%	81
4	Suspension	3.8%	39
5	Visibility	2.6%	27
6	Seat belts & restraints	1.0%	10

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 N Line T-Gdi Mhev
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	726	6.6%
30-60k	296	13.2%

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 N Line T-Gdi Mhev
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	78	5.1%
2025	956	8.8%

What to check before buying a 2022 Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev

Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.9% 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 (2.8% 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 (1.6% 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 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhevs pass their MOT?

91.5% of the 1,035 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev?

Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).

Does the 2022 Kona N Line T-Gdi Mhev get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,035 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.