2021 Hyundai Kona · 5,371 MOT tests
2021 Hyundai Kona reliability
2021 Hyundai Konas fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Kona years (5,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Konas: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,764
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.3% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Hyundai Kona
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes1.2%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.49%
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 1.15%
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 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.01%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.26%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.55%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.08%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.01%)
Is a 2021 Hyundai Kona reliable?
2021 Hyundai Konas fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Kona years (5,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Hyundai Kona MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.49% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.15% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Hyundai Kona have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Hyundai Kona shows 24,764 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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