2020 Hyundai Kona · 21,454 MOT tests
2020 Hyundai Kona reliability
2020 Hyundai Konas fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Kona years (21,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- 11.7%
- 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 3
- 27,486
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,454
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.7% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Kona
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
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.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.31%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.34%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.45%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.41%)
Is a 2020 Hyundai Kona reliable?
2020 Hyundai Konas fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Kona years (21,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Kona MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.06% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Hyundai Kona have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Hyundai Kona shows 27,486 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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