2017 Hyundai Kona · 1,454 MOT tests
2017 Hyundai Kona reliability
2017 Hyundai Konas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Kona years (1,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 35,713
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,454
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.7% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai Kona
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Brakes3.7%
- Tyres3.6%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.1%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.96%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.63%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.27%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.06%)
Is a 2017 Hyundai Kona reliable?
2017 Hyundai Konas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Kona years (1,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai Kona MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.06% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Hyundai Kona have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Hyundai Kona shows 35,713 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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