Hyundai Kona reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 42,371 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 42,371 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Hyundai Kona cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Kona tends to fail
Share of Hyundai Kona cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Hyundai Kona reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Hyundai Kona is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 52% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Hyundai Kona?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Hyundai Kona in 2024: up to 3 years, 88%; and 4 to 7 years, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Hyundai Kona MOT?
For Hyundai Kona cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (2.6% of tests vs 1.7% fleet).