2019 Hyundai Kona — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 30,478 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.3% was above the average for small SUVs of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 1,171 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 1,104 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 625 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 538 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 137 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 68 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,088 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 677 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 466 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 452 |
| 5 | Washers | 232 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 113 |
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 | 23.2% | 7,070 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 3,856 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,924 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 898 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 281 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 161 |
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 | 16,703 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 11,837 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,663 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 201 | 9.4% |
| 120-150k | 52 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 26,552 | 7.8% |
| Electric | 3,699 | 7.1% |
| Diesel | 221 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 7,512 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 7,587 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 7,461 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 7,584 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kona
Before buying a 2019 Hyundai Kona, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% 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 2019 Hyundai Konas pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 30,478 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hyundai Kona?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Kona get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,478 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.