2022 Hyundai Kona — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,764 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.1% was in line with the average for small SUVs of a similar age (93.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 297 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 280 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 121 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 29 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 458 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 149 |
| 3 | Wipers | 114 |
| 4 | Washers | 31 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 19 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 16 |
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 | 19.9% | 1,144 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 359 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 318 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 160 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 67 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 23 |
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 | 3,358 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,087 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 264 | 9.1% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 4.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 5,653 | 6.8% |
| Hybrid | 84 | 9.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 384 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 5,295 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kona
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Kona, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (4.9% 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 Konas pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 5,764 2022 Hyundai Kona MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.9%).
Does the 2022 Kona get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 4.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,764 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.