2019 Hyundai Kona · 23,768 MOT tests
2019 Hyundai Kona reliability
2019 Hyundai Konas fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Kona years (23,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,032
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,768
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.5% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai Kona
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.42%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.64%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.03%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.88%)
Is a 2019 Hyundai Kona reliable?
2019 Hyundai Konas fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Kona years (23,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.37% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Hyundai Kona have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Hyundai Kona shows 28,032 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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